Wimbledon will have a record prize money increase this year, though the amount still falls short of players’ demands.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a record purse of $85.7 million (£64.2 million) for the 2026 tournament, which starts June 29. That’s a 20% increase over last year.
The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive about $4.8 million (£3.6 million).
The announcement comes just weeks after the majority of the Top 10 men’s and women’s singles players participated in coordinated media protests at Roland-Garros. The French Open announced a 9.5% prize money increase this year, but the players’ share of tournament revenue dipped from 15.5% to 15%.
Players are seeking 22% of revenue from Grand Slam tournaments by 2030, compared to the typical 15% they have received in recent years. They were reportedly seeking about $93.5 million (£70 million) for the Wimbledon prize pool this year.
