Are players at Wimbledon already split on prize money protests?
Summary
Some top tennis players, including Aryna Sabalenka, are limiting their media appearances at Wimbledon to protest prize money and welfare benefits. Wimbledon increased its prize fund by 20% this year, but some players want tournaments to give more money and support to lower-ranked players. Not all players agree, and some are participating fully in media duties.Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka and others limited media time to 15 minutes to protest prize money and welfare benefits for players.
- Protesting players want more prize money and contributions to pensions and maternity leave.
- Wimbledon raised its total prize money by 20% to £64.2 million, the largest increase ever.
- Defending champions like Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek also limited their media appearances.
- Novak Djokovic is not part of the protest and held a 20-minute news conference.
- Some players, like Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev, decided not to join the protest at Wimbledon.
- Protesting players said the revenue share for players is lower now than 10 years ago.
- Wimbledon’s chief executive expressed surprise and disappointment at the protest actions.
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