Wimbledon prize‑money protest continues with 15‑minute media limit

Wimbledon announced a record prize fund of £64.2 million for 2026, a 20 % increase on the previous year. Players say the sum still represents only about 15 % of tournament revenues and have demanded a larger share – proposals range from 16 % this year to 22 % by 2030.

To pressure the All England Club, top ATP and WTA players will limit all post‑match media commitments to 15 minutes during the first week of the Championships, mirroring a similar media‑time protest at the French Open. Leading figures cited include Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff and others, represented by former WTA chief Larry Scott.

The club described the planned action as “surprising and disappointing”, noting its recent £64.2 million prize‑money increase, its non‑profit status and its reinvestment of surplus into British tennis. Players also seek a player‑welfare fund and a formal player council, saying previous proposals for a benefit pool were ignored.