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Wimbledon Boosts Prize Fund 20%, Players Threaten Boycott

6/11/2026

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Jevans Raises Prize

All England Club chair Deborah Jevans announced a 20% increase in Wimbledon’s prize fund to £64.2 million for 2026.
The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive £3.6 million, a 20% rise from the previous year.
First-round losers will earn £80,000, up from £66,000 in 2025.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner warned they may boycott Grand Slams unless they receive a larger revenue share.

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Wimbledon Funds

The All England Club said the £64.2 million Wimbledon prize pool is funded by media-rights deals and ticket sales.
Earnings also fund the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative, expanding tennis opportunities for children across London.
Chairperson Deborah Jevans said the club must balance player-pay demands with community outreach, while surplus revenue supports facility upgrades.
The club positioned Wimbledon’s financial approach as a reference point for other Grand Slam tournaments in revenue-sharing talks.

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Wimbledon Launches Review

Wimbledon will debut a video-review system on its six main courts.
Players can request unlimited reviews of double-bounces, foul shots or net touches.
The Millennium Building will house a new performance zone with a larger gym and expanded medical facilities.
Scoreboards will display visual indicators for live electronic line-calling.
Fans will get more shaded seating and no World Cup screens, chief executive Sally Bolton said.

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Players Protest

Players limited media access to 15 minutes at the French Open to protest prize-money shares.
The protest called for Wimbledon’s prize fund to equal about 22 percent of revenue.
Wimbledon officials said they have only spoken with players’ representative Larry Scott after his Paris meeting with CEO Sally Bolton.
Officials cited a £70 million revenue figure and the 22 percent target to justify the £64.2 million prize pool and will review investments in January.

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Jevans Raises Prize

All England Club chair Deborah Jevans announced a 20% increase in Wimbledon’s prize fund to £64.2 million for 2026.
The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive £3.6 million, a 20% rise from the previous year.
First-round losers will earn £80,000, up from £66,000 in 2025.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner warned they may boycott Grand Slams unless they receive a larger revenue share.

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