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
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon 'disappointed' as players set to extend prize money protest
"Wimbledon organizers are “surprised and disappointed” that leading players will limit their media availability at this year’s Championships in their dispute over prize money at the grand slams. The All England Club had announced earlier this month the prize pot for this year’s tournament had been increased by 20%, after players had protested at the French Open by limiting their pre-tournament media commitments to 15 minutes.
"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.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisJun 24, 2026, 10:09 PMPlayers 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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:11 PMWimbledon 'disappointed' as players set to extend prize money protest
Wimbledon organizers are “surprised and disappointed” that leading players will limit their media availability at this year’s Championships in their dispute over prize money at the grand slams. The All England Club had announced earlier this month the prize pot for this year’s tournament had been increased by 20%, after players had protested at the French Open by limiting their pre-tournament media commitments to 15 minutes.
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