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Wimbledon Boosts Prize Fund to £64.2m, Players Protest Revenue Share

7/12/2026

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Wimbledon announced a record £64.2 million prize fund for 2026, a 20% increase over 2025.
Singles champions will receive £3.6 million each and runners-up £1.8 million.
Doubles champions will get £760,000 and wheelchair singles winners £82,000 after 10% and 20% raises respectively.
Players limited early-stage press conferences to 15 minutes, protesting their 14.4% share of tournament revenue.

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Wimbledon announced a record £64.2 million prize fund for 2026, a 20% increase over 2025.
Singles champions will receive £3.6 million each and runners-up £1.8 million.
Doubles champions will get £760,000 and wheelchair singles winners £82,000 after 10% and 20% raises respectively.
Players limited early-stage press conferences to 15 minutes, protesting their 14.4% share of tournament revenue.