Wimbledon announces a 20% rise in total prize money to £64.2m, boosting singles winners to £3.6m each amid player calls for a larger share of Grand Slam
LONDON — Wimbledon on Thursday announced a 20% increase in total prize money, raising the purse to £64.2 million (including player per diems) — the largest annual boost in the tournament’s history. Singles champions will each receive £3.6 million ($4.8 million), while first‑round losers will get £80,000 ($107,000), a 21% increase from 2024. Qualifying rounds will see a 25% uplift, and runners‑up in both singles draws will earn £1.8 million each, an 18% rise.
All England Club chair Deborah Jevans said the increases reflect Wimbledon’s success and a commitment to reinvesting in facilities, the grass‑court season and both British and international tennis. “I would hope the players would welcome it. It’s a significant amount of money,” Jevans said, noting the club reviewed payouts across every round, including qualifying.
The announcement comes amid growing player pressure for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues and a greater voice in decision‑making. Players had pushed for a total purse of £71 million this year and have signalled collective action in recent months, including shortened press commitments during Roland Garros and public calls from top players for stronger bargaining. In 2025, 20 leading players signed a letter to the four Grand Slams demanding more prize money and influence.
Wimbledon, which begins June 29, is the oldest Grand Slam and a major revenue driver for British tennis. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) receives 90% of any distributable surplus from the championships and uses those funds to promote participation, refurbish courts, support elite player development and run preparatory grass tournaments. For 2025 the LTA reported a slight 4% decline in Wimbledon surplus to £48.6 million, despite a 2% rise in total revenue driven in part by a new women’s event at Queen’s Club.
Wimbledon, which begins June 29, is the oldest Grand Slam and a major revenue driver for British tennis. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) receives 90% of any distributable surplus from the championships and uses those funds to promote participation, refurbish courts, support elite player development and run preparatory grass tournaments. For 2025 the LTA reported a slight 4% decline in Wimbledon surplus to £48.6 million, despite a 2% rise in total revenue driven in part by a new women’s event at Queen’s Club.
Jevans framed the pay increase as a balance between rewarding players and maintaining a sustainable program that supports grassroots tennis and long‑term investment in the sport
