Wimbledon raises total prize money 20 percent to 64.2 million pounds

Wimbledon announced a 20 percent increase in total prize money and singles champion payouts for the grass-court Grand Slam that begins June 29. The total prize money, including player per diems, will reach 64.2 million pounds. The singles champions will each receive 3.6 million pounds.

Prize distribution changes First-round prize money will rise to 80,000 pounds, a 21 percent increase from 2024. The qualifying rounds will see a total increase of 25 percent. The runner-up in each singles draw will receive 1.8 million pounds, an 18 percent increase over last year.

Player demands and background Players have called for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues and recently limited pre-tournament news conferences to 15 minutes in symbolic protest. Twenty leading players signed a letter more than a year ago seeking higher prize money and greater decision-making input.

The All England Club chair said players had advocated for 71 million pounds in total prize money for this year's event. Ninety percent of any distributable financial surplus from Wimbledon goes to the Lawn Tennis Association, which supports participation, court renovation, and elite player development in Britain.