Sabalenka defends Wimbledon prize protest, says it’s for struggling players

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is defending a player-led push for more equitable prize money at Grand Slams. According to Al Jazeera, Sabalenka says the effort isn't self-serving—it's meant to help struggling players throughout professional tennis. The movement underscores a widening gap between tournament revenues and player compensation, with advocates arguing that prize pools have stagnated while the sport's global earnings have soared.

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