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‘Not only About Money’: Sinner Refuses to Discuss Wimbledon Prize-Money Protest
The defending champion said he wanted to discuss tennis as players pressed for a larger share of tournament revenue.
- Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner joined top players on Saturday in limiting media commitments to 15 minutes, marking the start of a week-long protest over prize money distribution at the tournament.
- Players are demanding a revenue-sharing formula to reach 22 per cent by 2030, as their current 14.4 per cent share of projected revenue trails the 14.9 per cent they received 10 years ago.
- The All England Club increased the total prize pool by 20 per cent to £64.2 million, though Chair Debbie Jevans argued that establishing prize money as a ratio of projected revenue makes "no sense."
- During his media session on Saturday, Sinner deflected questions about the dispute, stating it is "not only about the money" while citing the need for improvements in player welfare.
- This collective action follows protests at the French Open, with players now planning further meetings with organizers at both the French Open and the upcoming US Open tournament.
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Some top stars such as Sabalenka or Sinner also set a sign in Wimbledon with shortened press conferences.
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Tennis-Sabalenka defends Wimbledon protest, says it’s for struggling players
By Martyn Herman LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) – Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday defended a prize-money protest by leading players despite the grasscourt Grand Slam increasing its pot by a record 20% this year. The world number one is in a group represented by former WTA chief executive Larry Scott who are demanding a bigger slice of the Grand Slam pie and improved player welfare. Wimbledon’s £64.2 million pot this year equates to a…
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