Wimbledon 2026 prize money: How much winners will earn after record increase

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon has announced a record £64.2m prize money for this year's tournament, a 20 per cent increase from last year, with both men’s and women’s singles champions receiving £3.6m. The significant uplift aims to address player dissatisfaction and prevent further protests amid calls for a larger share of tournament revenues. Players are advocating for prize money to represent around 22 per cent of Grand Slam revenues, compared to Wimbledon's previous figure of less than 13 per cent. All England Club chair Debbie Jevans stated that using revenue to determine prize money 'makes no sense,' citing Wimbledon's non-profit status and investment in facilities and the wider sport. Wimbledon also called for 'major improvements' to address player burnout and structural issues in tennis, and has offered to form a player council to discuss compensation, pensions, and maternity cover. In fullWimbledon reveals record increase in prize money in bid to prevent player revoltMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Raccontata daindependent.co.uk