Wimbledon announce record prize money fund amid threats of player boycott

The 10.7 million pound uplift from 2025 represents a significant 20% increase, and by far the biggest annual increase in the history of the event.

The men's and women's singles champions and runners-up will receive 3.6m pounds (up 20%) and 1.8m pounds (up 18%) respectively.

First round singles prize money is set at 80,000 pounds (21% increase), while total prize money on offer at the Qualifying Competition is 6.2m pounds (25% increase).

The men's, women's and mixed doubles events have each received a 10% uplift, while the total prize money for wheelchair and quad wheelchair singles and doubles events has risen by 20%.

"I am delighted to announce a total prize money fund of 64.2m pounds for The Championships 2026, a very significant increase of 20% from 53.5m pounds last year," said Deborah Jevans CBE, Chair of The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

"This announcement recognises the success of The Championships, and that we operate a sustainable programme that allows us not only to increase prize money, but also to invest in facilities, the grass court season and support British and international tennis.

"We are clear that as Wimbledon grows, the players will continue to share in that success."

The increase continues a long-term trend of investment in prize money by the All England Club. Over the last decade, the singles champions' prize money has increased by 80%, first round prize money has received a 160% uplift, and the total prize money available for Qualifying has grown by 393%.

However, the players reportedly wanted a pot of around 70m pounds and a tournament revenue share of 16%. Wimbledon, though, have ostensibly capped that at 15.15%.

Aryna Sabalenka was open to the idea of a Grand Slam boycott after French Open figureheads dropped the tournament's revenue share to under 15%, with Jannik Sinner also saying players don't get the respect they deserve. Discussions are likely to continue ahead of the US Open announcing its prize money pot later this year.

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