Players limit media appearances at Wimbledon in prize money protest
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Top tennis players at Wimbledon plan to reduce their media engagements during the tournament next week to protest prize money disparities. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions around pay equity in tennis, particularly as the tournament approaches. The players hope to draw attention to these issues while competing at the grass-court Grand Slam. Further details on their plans and specific actions are expected to emerge as the event begins.
- •Players at Wimbledon will protest limited media appearances next week.
- •The protest focuses on prize money issues in tennis.
- •Players aim to bring attention to pay equity disparities.
- •The grass-court Grand Slam tournament is set to begin soon.
- •Further details on their planned actions are anticipated.
- 10:09 PMESPN Tennis — Players to limit media at Wimbledon amid protest
"Top tennis players at Wimbledon will extend their protest over prize money by limiting their media appearances at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament next week.
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