In a surprising move, top tennis players are set to expand their protests over prize money at Wimbledon, even with a reported 20% increase in the total prize pool for the tournament this year.
The decision to intensify the protests suggests ongoing dissatisfaction among players regarding the distribution of earnings in the sport.
As the tournament approaches, it remains to be seen how this protest will impact player participation and the overall atmosphere at Wimbledon.
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Update at 21:28 UTC on 2026-06-24
BBC Sport reported Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot. Sky Sports reported The All England Club say are "surprised and disappointed" after the world's leading players announced they will continue to protest the allocation of Grand Slam prize funds at the upcoming Wimbledon Grand Slam.
Sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports
Update at 18:15 UTC on 2026-06-27
BBC Sport reported Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests.
Sources: BBC Sport