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Wimbledon Increases Prize Fund to £64.2 Million and Publishes Per‑Round Payouts

The All England Club raised prize money to ease player pressure but talks over a formal revenue‑share, welfare funds and player representation remain unresolved

Overview

  • The All England Club raised the 2026 total purse to £64.2 million and published the full round‑by‑round payouts for singles, doubles, mixed and wheelchair events.
  • Each men's and women's singles champion receives £3.6 million while first‑round singles losers get £80,000 and qualifying prize money rose to £6.2 million.
  • Top players temporarily limited media duties at Wimbledon and then stood down from their limited protest after a constructive meeting with organisers, but their core demands were not met.
  • Reporting and tax analysis show headline checks are materially reduced by UK income tax, agent commissions and team costs so winners typically take home roughly half the advertised prize.
  • The move keeps gender‑equal pay and eases short‑term tensions, but negotiations over a written revenue‑share formula, long‑term welfare contributions and formal player representation will shape talks among the Grand Slams going forward.