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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

What is the Wimbledon prize money this year?

  • Wimbledon has announced a total prize fund of £64.2 million for the 2026 Championships, representing a 20 per cent increase from the previous year.
  • The winners of both the men's and women's singles titles will each receive £3.6 million , marking an uplift in individual prize money.
  • Players eliminated in the first round of the singles competition will receive £80,000 , with increases across all rounds of the tournament.
  • Players have long argued that they should be receiving a greater share of the overall revenues generated by the grand slams.
  • Wimbledon stars ceased their protest action after two days, following “constructive meetings” with the All England Club.

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