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Players at Wimbledon end protest over prize money and will not limit media appearances
Players will resume normal media duties after constructive talks with Wimbledon over prize-money shares, while organizers announced a 20% increase in total prize money.
- On Monday, top tennis players including world number one Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka ended their media protest at Wimbledon, with representatives confirming they will resume normal tournament duties following constructive meetings with the All England Club.
- Athletes previously limited media appearances to 15 minutes to protest revenue sharing, arguing they receive below 15 percent of Grand Slam earnings and seek 22 percent instead. The dispute began at the French Open earlier this year.
- Wimbledon announced a 20 percent prize money increase, which players described as a "welcome step forward." Champions will now bank $4.76 million, up from the $3 million earned by 2025 winners Iga Swiatek and Sinner.
- All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton expressed relief, calling the weekend conversations "really fruitful," though players noted that "the underlying matters remain unresolved" pending specific proposals from management.
- Constructive dialogue will continue between players and the Grand Slams, according to the All England Club, while Sabalenka expressed hope that ongoing discussions will "finally get it done" and reach "a conclusion that everyone is going to be happy with.
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