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Wimbledon players end media protest after talks with officials

ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:57 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Wimbledon players end media protest after talks with officials

Summary

Players at Wimbledon, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have called off their planned media protest following discussions with All England Club representatives. The players had initially proposed limiting media commitments as part of a campaign for increased prize money and player welfare reforms. A statement confirmed that players will resume normal media duties starting June 29, based on Wimbledon’s commitment to address key issues from their July 2025 proposal. Ongoing discussions are expected throughout the tournament, although the underlying conflicts remain unresolved.

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By the Numbers

•Players requested a media activity limit of 15 minutes pre-tournament.
•The protest aimed to highlight insufficient prize money and player welfare.
•Discussions with Wimbledon have led to a resumption of normal media duties.
•Players plan to evaluate new proposals from the All England Club.
•Ongoing issues from the previous proposals remain unaddressed.

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What they're saying

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Leading players at Wimbledon have called off their media protest after talks with All England Club chiefs. The group of players, which includes world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, had said they would limit their media activity to 15 minutes both pre-tournament and following their matches in the first week.
— Yahoo Sports