Tennis players plan expanded prize money protest at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Leading tennis players will extend their prize money protest during Wimbledon, which begins next week, despite a 20% increase in the total prize fund to £64.2 million. They will limit media availability for the first week of the tournament, reducing post-match appearances to 15 minutes, a move reflecting their demand for 16% of tournament revenue to be allocated to prize money. This protest follows the players' earlier actions at the French Open, where several players adhered to similar restrictions. The players assert that their proposals, including requests for contributions to their benefit pool, still fall short of their requests by approximately £7 million. The All England Club has commented on the financial realities of running the event.
- •Wimbledon starts next week with a total prize fund of £64.2 million.
- •Players will limit media time to 15 minutes post-match during the first week.
- •The protest follows similar actions at the French Open.
- •Top players support efforts for increased revenue share.
- •Current prize money allocation is still £7 million short of players' demands.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon
- 5:01 PMBBC Sport — Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon
"Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot.
"Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:01 PMPlayers to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon
Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 5:01 PMPlayers to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon
Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot.
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