Sports · 11 June 2026

Wimbledon prize money up 20% to £64.2m

Wimbledon's prize money pot has hit a record £64.2 million this year, a huge 20% jump from last year. The All England Club, which runs the tournament, announced the £10.7 million increase across all rounds for the 2026 Championships. However, top players are still pushing for a bigger share of tournament revenue, wanting around £71 million.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 June 2026 at 19:02

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