Wimbledon and top players agree to prize money truce amid negotiations

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Players had planned to limit media appearances Dispute with all four grand slams began in March The top men’s and women’s tennis players have agreed a truce with the All England Club (AELTC) in their battle for more prize money for the duration of this year’s Championships at Wimbledon, following crisis talks over the weekend. In a surprise development last week, the players’ representatives announced they would be escalating their protest over prize money at Wimbledon by continuing the 15-minute limit on media appearances that began at the French Open to throughout the first week at SW19. Continue reading...

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Top tennis players at Wimbledon have decided to end their protest over prize money and will no longer be limiting their media appearances during the first week of the Grand Slam tournament. A statement Monday from the advisory firm representing the players said the decision follows “constructive meetings” with the All England Club over the weekend. Sally Bolton, the chief executive at the All England Club, said she was “really pleased” with the players' decision.