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Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon (opens original article in a new tab)

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Tennis players are expanding their prize money protest at Wimbledon by limiting media appearances to 15 minutes, symbolizing the 15% of revenue allocated to prizes, despite a 20% increase in the prize fund.

  • Leading tennis players will limit media time to 15 minutes at Wimbledon to protest prize money allocation
  • Players seek 16% of tournament revenue as prize money, currently receiving 15%
  • Wimbledon increased prize fund by 20% to £64.2m, but players say it falls short of their request

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