Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money

Wimbledon organisers have ​announced a record ​prize money pot of £64.2 million ($85.74 million) ​for this year's championships, a rise of 20% on last year.

It is the biggest annual increase in the ‌tournament's ⁠history and ⁠comes against a backdrop of escalating demands by ​players seeking a greater share of Grand Slam revenue.

At the ​French Open, some players restricted media appearances and even threatened a future boycott.


Speaking at ​a pre-Wimbledon press conference, All ⁠England Club ‌chairman Debbie Jevans said prize ​money would ​go up significantly across every ⁠round of the tournament.

Singles champions will earn £3.6 ​million, up 20% on last year, ​with runners-up taking £1.8 million.

First-round losers will receive £80,000, compared to £66,000 pounds in 2025.

The AELTC also announced that total prize money for the qualifying draw would be £6.2 million, an increase ‌of 25%.

"This announcement recognises the success of The Championships, and that we operate ​a ​sustainable programme that ⁠allows us not only to increase prize money, but also to invest in facilities, the grass ​court season and support British and international tennis," Jevans said.

"We are clear that as Wimbledon grows, the players will continue to share in that success."