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Wimbledon Cuts Interviews, Boosts Prize Fund, Players Demand Revenue Share

6/25/2026

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Top British players will limit media interviews to 15 minutes during the pre-event weekend and first-week post-match press conferences.
Wimbledon raised its prize fund 20% to £64.2 million, giving £3.6 million to singles champions and £80,000 to first-round losers, still £7 million short of the players’ target.
Players want prize money to be 16% of revenue, a benefit-pool contribution and a governance role.

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Story summary

Top British players will limit media interviews to 15 minutes during the pre-event weekend and first-week post-match press conferences.
Wimbledon raised its prize fund 20% to £64.2 million, giving £3.6 million to singles champions and £80,000 to first-round losers, still £7 million short of the players’ target.
Players want prize money to be 16% of revenue, a benefit-pool contribution and a governance role.