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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

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.

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