Wimbledon to escape protests after players accept 20% prize money increase

Wimbledon has announced a 20% prize money increase for 2026, which representatives from the ATP and WTA Tours have welcomed as the largest single-year uplift in the tournament's history. The announcement has diffused the threat of player protests, following a boycott of media by tennis stars at the French Open. The joint player group described the increase as 'a genuine and significant step forward' and 'a meaningful signal of intent.'