​Top tennis players at Wimbledon have decided to end their protest over prize money and will stop limiting their media appearances during the first week of the Grand Slam. A statement from the advisory firm representing the players said the decision came after constructive talks with the All England Club over the weekend. Sally Bolton, the club’s chief executive, expressed her pleasure with the move, calling it great news that players and organizers can focus on the championships and the tennis itself, and noting that discussions over the weekend were fruitful and positive.
Previously, most of the top-10 players had pledged to limit post-match media to 15 minutes during the tournament’s opening week, continuing a protest that began at the French Open. The players have argued that their share of Grand Slam revenues is less than 15% and should be increased, while also seeking larger contributions to a player welfare fund. Wimbledon announced a 20% increase in total prize money for this year, but organizers indicated disappointment with the decision to continue the protest. Despite that, talks over the weekend were productive, even though the underlying issues were not resolved. The statement said that constructive dialogue with Wimbledon and the other Grand Slams would continue, and that the players and the Club would not make further comments at this time.