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World's top tennis players to protest during Wimbledon over prize money
Players will cap media duties at 15 minutes as they press for a larger revenue share, welfare funding and a formal council, representatives said.
- On Wednesday, top tennis players at the All England Club began a 'direct action protest' by limiting media appearances to 15 minutes per match, with stars including Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff participating.
- Representatives for ATP and WTA Tours argue the current prize money represents 14.4% of projected revenues, below the 14.9% share they received 10 years ago, while seeking 22% by 2030.
- The All England Club had previously announced a 20% increase to £64.2 million in prize money, with singles champions receiving $4.75 million each; Chair Deborah Jevans said she hoped this would satisfy the players.
- Organizers expressed surprise and disappointment regarding the protest, which mirrors similar media restrictions implemented at this year's French Open, though the All England Club agreed to address concerns after the tournament.
- Wimbledon organizers branded the players' 16% proposal unrealistic, citing responsibility to invest in facilities and the wider game during the tournament's three-year transformation to upgrade player performance environments.
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Tennis boycotts and player protests over the distribution of prize money are moving from Roland Garros to the hallowed turf of Wimbledon.
Tennis players are escalating their protest against the prize money distribution at Wimbledon. Many of the top players have announced in a joint statement that they will be available to the press for a maximum of fifteen minutes during the entire first week of the tournament, which begins on Monday.
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