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Could players' prize-money protest extend to US Open? Not full support at Wimbledon
By Ken Maguire, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 27, 2026
· 4 min read
Tennis star Jessica Pegula said a protest by top players over prize money at the French Open was “productive and worked well."Seemed to be, because Wimbledon then increased its prize money by 20%.But several players are continuing the protest — by limiting media appearances — this weekend and in ...
Key takeaway "Seemed to be, because Wimbledon then increased its prize money by 20%.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The prize money protest by top tennis players, which started at the French Open and is continuing at Wimbledon, may have implications for the US Open, an event that draws significant attention from tennis fans in the San Antonio area. As Jessica Pegula looks ahead to the US Open, it will be interesting to see if the protest gains momentum or loses steam. The fact that not all players, including Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur, support the protest may affect its impact. Wimbledon's 20% increase in prize money, the largest annual increase in the tournament's history, may be seen as a response to the players' demands, but the players' share of revenue remains a point of contention. As the tennis world watches the developments at Wimbledon, fans in Alamo Heights and the broader San Antonio community will be waiting to see how the situation unfolds and whether the protest will extend to the US Open.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Tennis star Jessica Pegula said a protest by top players over prize money at the French Open was “productive and worked well."Seemed to be, because Wimbledon then increased its prize money by 20%.But several players are continuing the protest — by limiting media appearances — this weekend and in ...
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