Wimbledon Boosts Prize Money to Record Highs Amid Player Calls for Fairness
Source: news.source.sunstar
Wimbledon has announced a record-breaking total prize money of £53.5 million for 2025, marking a seven percent increase from the previous year. Singles champions will receive £3 million each, an 11.1 percent rise, while first-round losers will see a 10 percent increase. All England Club chair Deborah Jevans emphasized the growth over the last decade and the club's responsiveness to player feedback. Jevans also addressed broader issues in professional tennis, including the lack of an offseason and injury concerns, and highlighted Wimbledon's commitment to collaborating with tours to address these challenges. The tournament, set to start on June 30, will also introduce electronic line-calling for the first time.
Key Points
Wimbledon's total prize money for 2025 is £53.5 million, a seven percent increase from last year.
Singles champions will receive £3 million, an 11.1 percent increase from the previous year.
First-round losers will receive a 10 percent increase, totaling £66,000.
The prize money has doubled over the last decade.
Deborah Jevans highlighted the club's responsiveness to player feedback.
Jevans addressed broader tennis challenges including the lack of an offseason and injury concerns.
Wimbledon is set to start on June 30 and will introduce electronic line-calling for the first time.
