Players will also protest at Wimbledon for the prize money

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There is still no agreement between the tennis stars and the Grand Slam tournaments. After the boycott threats that surrounded Roland Garros for only increasing its prize money by 9%, which represented 14% of the earnings the Parisian tournament generates, all eyes were on Wimbledon, understanding the situation and raising its financial rewards by 20% compared to 2025.

The London Grand Slam hoped that this increase would please the players, who requested a prize money of 70 million pounds, but it remained at 64.2 million pounds. Therefore, the top players in both the men's and women's draws will replicate the formula used at Roland Garros as a form of protest by limiting their Media Day interactions with the press to a maximum of 15 minutes.

This will be the novelty of players' protests regarding Wimbledon prize money in 2026

But at Wimbledon, there will be a new development: this limit will also extend during the first week of the competition, as stated in the message issued on behalf of the leading players from the ATP and WTA circuits. The players demand that 15% of the earnings go to the players, and for this edition, it stands at 14.2%. However, their main argument is that 11 years ago, in 2015, Wimbledon paid players approximately 14.9% of the earnings, implying a regression rather than an increase.

The players also expressed concerns that proposals for the tournament to contribute to a players' welfare fund and establish a formal players' council had not received any substantial response, as reported by several British media outlets. These media sources also claim that this decision to continue the protests “surprises and disappoints” the tournament organizers.

Statements from the players during their media day will shed light on various aspects, including the likelihood of a potential boycott. From Jannik Sinner to Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top two players, alongside other top-ranked players, all suggest that if they stand united, they would not be against a possible future boycott at a Grand Slam.

Now, the pressure shifts to the US Open. As the final Grand Slam of the year, it distributes the highest prize money, but given the current tension between the top four tournaments of the year and the world's best players, it will be compelled to significantly increase its financial allocation to avoid facing similar protests or more profound dissent.

Both ATP and WTA top players have repeatedly emphasized that they are not seeking an increase in prize money for their own financial interests but to assist players outside the top 150 and top 200 who cannot solely rely on tennis for a living. The battle continues, and a possible agreement seems more distant than ever.
 

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