Top tennis players have announced plans to restrict media commitments during the first week of Wimbledon in a protest over prize money allocation. The All England Club expressed surprise and disappointment at the move. The action follows a similar protest at the French Open last month.
Players will limit their media availability to 15 minutes per day, including press conferences and host broadcaster interviews, from June 29 through July 5. The decision comes after Wimbledon raised its total prize pool to £64.2 million, a 20 percent increase, which still fell short of the £71 million the players sought.
The player group stated that the revenue share at Wimbledon stands at 14.4 percent, below the 22 percent target outlined in their April 2025 letter to the Grand Slams. They also noted that proposals for a player welfare fund and formal player council have received no substantive response.
An All England Club spokesperson said the organization is “surprised and disappointed” by the protest. The players emphasized that the campaign addresses more than prize money alone.
Reports indicate the protest could extend further, with discussions of a mixed doubles boycott at the US Open if demands remain unmet.
