Tennis players end Wimbledon prize money protest after talks

A group of tennis players has decided to cease their protest regarding prize money at the Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament. The protest, which began after the French Open, saw players limiting their media appearances to just 15 minutes.

Top players, including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, participated in the media restrictions. This approach was also adopted during the pre-Wimbledon media days. However, following what were described as "constructive meetings" with the tournament's organizers, the players have agreed to revert to their standard media obligations.

The players' statement indicated that the decision was based on Wimbledon's commitment to present specific proposals. While the core issues remain unresolved, the players intend to carefully review any suggestions put forth by the organizers. The underlying dispute centers on the players' desire for a larger share of the Grand Slam tournaments' profits, aiming for a figure closer to 22 percent of revenues, rather than the current 15 percent.

Wimbledon has attempted to address the players' concerns by implementing a record 20 percent increase in prize money. This adjustment brings the total prize fund to £64.2 million (approximately $81.5 million). Despite this increase, the players' demand for a greater revenue share persists as they await further proposals from the tournament.