Jannik Sinner limits media time amid player protest at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jannik Sinner, ranked No. 1, held a brief media session on June 27 at Wimbledon, amid ongoing protests by top players concerning prize money. The tournament raised its total prize pool by 20% in response to prior demands from players, who argue for a larger revenue share. Sinner chose not to comment on the protest details, focusing instead on discussions about tennis. He acknowledged some improvements in negotiations for player welfare but avoided questions on a potential boycott. The protest began at the French Open when players expressed concerns about prize money comprising only 14.3% of that tournament's revenue.
- •Sinner's media appearance lasted about 10 minutes, excluding protest discussion.
- •Wimbledon increased its prize money amid player demands for better revenue shares.
- •The defending champion emphasized player welfare, not just financial issues.
- •Protests originated from concerns raised at the recent French Open.
- •Players are limiting media interactions to 15 minutes during the first week.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest
- 12:26 PMESPN Tennis — Sinner want to talk about tennis, not prize protest
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Sinner wants to 'talk about tennis' not top players' prize-money protest at Wimbledon
"No. 1 Jannik Sinner limited a media appearance Saturday as a prize-money protest by top players continued at Wimbledon but he deflected questions about it, saying he wanted to “talk about tennis.” The grass-court Grand Slam increased prize money by 20% after top players began their protest at the recent French Open, arguing that they deserve a bigger share of revenues.
"Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over perceived low prize money at Wimbledon, their representatives said Monday.Wimbledon has increased its prize money by 20 percent, a move the players described as a "welcome step forward".
"No. 1 Jannik Sinner limited a media appearance Saturday as a prize-money protest by top players continued at Wimbledon but he deflected questions about it, saying he wanted to "talk about tennis."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 10:31 AMTennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest
Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over perceived low prize money at Wimbledon, their representatives said Monday.Wimbledon has increased its prize money by 20 percent, a move the players described as a "welcome step forward".
- ESPN TennisJun 27, 2026, 12:26 PMSinner want to talk about tennis, not prize protest
No. 1 Jannik Sinner limited a media appearance Saturday as a prize-money protest by top players continued at Wimbledon but he deflected questions about it, saying he wanted to "talk about tennis."
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:11 AMSinner wants to 'talk about tennis' not top players' prize-money protest at Wimbledon
No. 1 Jannik Sinner limited a media appearance Saturday as a prize-money protest by top players continued at Wimbledon but he deflected questions about it, saying he wanted to “talk about tennis.” The grass-court Grand Slam increased prize money by 20% after top players began their protest at the recent French Open, arguing that they deserve a bigger share of revenues.
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