Players protest prize money changes amid Wimbledon media duties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka and other leading players protest limited media commitments at Wimbledon in response to prize money distribution. A group including Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and Coco Gauff seeks greater revenue share and improved welfare benefits. Though Wimbledon raised its prize money by 20%, protests have continued, reflecting discontent over player earnings. Some players, including Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, opted for limited media engagements, while others, like Novak Djokovic, did not participate in the protests. The players are advocating for a 16% revenue share in prize money, increasing to 22% by 2030.
- •Sabalenka hopes players avoid boycotting media duties at Wimbledon.
- •Protests are part of a broader push for increased player earnings.
- •Wimbledon raised its total prize fund to £64.2 million for this year.
- •Some players chose to limit media appearances, while others participated fully.
- •Players are demanding 16% of revenue in prize money, targeting 22% by 2030.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Are players already splitting over prize money protests?
"Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests.
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