Wimbledon players resume media duties after prize money protest

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Wimbledon players resume media duties after prize money protest
Summary

Leading players at Wimbledon, including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, ended their prize money protest following constructive meetings with the All England Club. The protest had aimed to limit media commitments to 15 minutes per match day in response to perceived inadequate prize money distribution. The All England Club announced a record total prize money of £64.2 million this year, but players seek a larger share of 22 percent of revenue. Players will provide further information to Wimbledon regarding proposals discussed during the tournament. Both the French Open and US Open will also meet with player representatives about prize money later this summer.

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  • Wimbledon players resumed normal media duties on June 29.
  • Players had protested for fairer prize money distribution.
  • Record prize money for Wimbledon reached £64.2 million this year.
  • Players estimate their share of revenue is currently 14.4 percent.
  • Further dialogues with the French Open and US Open are planned.
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The leading players welcomed ‘constructive meetings’ with Wimbledon over the weekend

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