Top players will tighten media access at Wimbledon after the tournament raised the prize pool by 20% to £64.2m in response to the. World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and reigning champion Jannik Sinner announced they will limit media sessions and cut post‑match interviews to 15 minutes during the first week. Both say the protest is about respect and a fair share of revenue.

The All England Club expressed surprise, calling the move “tone‑deaf” and warning players they could face fines for breaching media obligations. Players argue a first‑round loser now earns £80,000, yet the average UK wage rise sits at 3.4%, making public sympathy thin and the broader debate. They demand an additional 1.5% of tournament revenue each year through 2030.

With Grand Slam prize money hikes ranging from single digits at the French Open to 16% in Melbourne and a projected 20% boost at New York, players see Wimbledon’s increase as a baseline, not a ceiling. Negotiations will now focus on revenue splits rather than headline figures, and both sides risk a standoff that could affect future broadcast arrangements for the sport.