Wimbledon announces 20% prize money increase ahead of tournament
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Wimbledon has increased its total prize money by 20% for this summer's tournament, bringing it to 64.2 million pounds ($85.8 million). The singles champions will now earn 3.6 million pounds ($4.8 million). This decision follows ongoing calls from players for a greater revenue share from Grand Slam events. Leading players, including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have recently voiced their demands for more significant prize money and are considering collective action if their requests are not addressed. The announcement was made by All England Club chair Deborah Jevans.
- •Total Wimbledon prize money now at 64.2 million pounds.
- •Singles winners to earn 3.6 million pounds.
- •Players have called for more revenue sharing from Grand Slams.
- •Leading players are organizing around demands for increased prize money.
- •Announcement made by All England Club chair Deborah Jevans.
- 11:37 AMESPN — After French outcry, Wimbledon payouts up 20%
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon prize money up by 20% following French Open protest
- 10:55 AMThe Guardian Sport — Wimbledon announce record 20% prize money increase but players’ dispute continues
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon prize money increases by 20% to £64.2m
- 10:36 AMBBC Sport — Wimbledon prize money increases by 20% to £64.2m
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon increases prize money by 20%, singles winners will earn $4.8 million
"Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will earn 3.6 million pounds ($4.8 million) at the grass-court Grand Slam next month. The total prize money including player per diems will be 64.2 million pounds ($85.8 million), All England Club chair Deborah Jevans said at a press conference. Players have long been calling for a greater share of revenues from the four Grand Slams and recently began taking steps toward collective action.
"All England Club announce 20% rise from last year Increase unlikely to appease tennis player group Wimbledon has announced the biggest prize money increase in the history of the Championships, but the rise may not appease the top tennis players in dispute with the grand slam tournaments. The All England Club revealed a prize money purse of £64.2m, a 20% increase from last year and a £10.7m rise. The increase represents, according to the players, roughly 15% of the revenue generated by the Championships. Continue reading...
"Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will earn $4.8 million at the grass-court Grand Slam next month.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 11, 2026, 11:37 AMAfter French outcry, Wimbledon payouts up 20%
Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will earn $4.8 million at the grass-court Grand Slam next month.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:10 AMWimbledon prize money up by 20% following French Open protest
Prize money at Wimbledon this year has increased by 20% from 2025 to a record-breaking figure of £64. 2 million ($85.
- The Guardian SportJun 11, 2026, 10:55 AMWimbledon announce record 20% prize money increase but players’ dispute continues
All England Club announce 20% rise from last year Increase unlikely to appease tennis player group Wimbledon has announced the biggest prize money increase in the history of the Championships, but the rise may not appease the top tennis players in dispute with the grand slam tournaments. The All England Club revealed a prize money purse of £64.2m, a 20% increase from last year and a £10.7m rise. The increase represents, according to the players, roughly 15% of the revenue generated by the Championships. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:38 AMWimbledon prize money increases by 20% to £64.2m
Prize money at this year’s Wimbledon will increase by 20% to £64.2m, with singles’ champions each taking home £3.6m.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 10:36 AMWimbledon prize money increases by 20% to £64.2m
Prize money at this year’s Wimbledon will increase by 20% to £64.2m, with singles’ champions each taking home £3.6m.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:02 AMWimbledon increases prize money by 20%, singles winners will earn $4.8 million
Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will earn 3.6 million pounds ($4.8 million) at the grass-court Grand Slam next month. The total prize money including player per diems will be 64.2 million pounds ($85.8 million), All England Club chair Deborah Jevans said at a press conference. Players have long been calling for a greater share of revenues from the four Grand Slams and recently began taking steps toward collective action.
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