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Are players at Wimbledon already splitting over prize money protests?
Key takeaways
- Aryna Sabalenka is among the leading players protesting
- Sabalenka is among the stars who have decided to limit media appearances to 15 minutes at the All England Club this week in protest over the prize money on offer at Grand Slam tournaments.
- Wimbledon has already increased its overall prize money by 20% this year - the largest annual increase in the event's history - to a total prize fund of £64.2m.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Aryna Sabalenka is among the leading players protesting
BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Wimbledon Published31 minutes ago Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to "boycott" their Grand Slam media duties again after Wimbledon.
Sabalenka is among the stars who have decided to limit media appearances to 15 minutes at the All England Club this week in protest over the prize money on offer at Grand Slam tournaments.
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