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Tennis stars’ protests over prize money share to continue at Wimbledon
The top men’s and women’s tennis players have decided to continue their protests for a greater percentage of grand slam tournament revenues at Wimbledon.
TL;DR
- Top male and female tennis players are protesting at Wimbledon for a greater percentage of Grand Slam tournament revenues.
- The protest involves limiting media duties, extending from pre-tournament media day through the first week of the championships.
- Players previously boycotted broadcast rights holders at the French Open due to a lack of movement on their demands.
- The All England Club announced a record 20% prize money increase for Wimbledon, totaling £64.2m.
- The player group had pushed for a £71m prize money pot and a 16% revenue share, which they feel is not met by the current offer.
- The current revenue share at Wimbledon is reportedly 14.4%.