Top players tell Wimbledon they expect big increase in prize money this year

The Guardian UK Tuesday 02 June 2026, 14:07 UTC By Matt Hughes 1 min read

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All England Club to confirm prize fund details on 11 JuneYear-long dispute over increased pay at grand slamsThe world’s leading players told Wimbledon officials that they expect a substantial increase in prize money at this year’s Championships at a meeting that also involved representatives from the US Open at Roland Garros on Monday. The All England Club is due to confirm details of this year’s prize fund at a press conference on 11 June, with the players calling for a bigger rise than...

All England Club to confirm prize fund details on 11 June
Year-long dispute over increased pay at grand slams

The world’s leading players told Wimbledon officials that they expect a substantial increase in prize money at this year’s Championships at a meeting that also involved representatives from the US Open at Roland Garros on Monday.

The All England Club is due to confirm details of this year’s prize fund at a press conference on 11 June, with the players calling for a bigger rise than last year’s 7% increase as part of their push for the grand slams to match the 22% of tournament revenue paid by the ATP and WTA Tours.

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Top players tell Wimbledon they expect big increase in prize money this year

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