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Wimbledon 2026: Champions Net Record $4.8M Payouts
12 Jul
Summary
- Wimbledon 2026 prize money jumps 20% to $86.1 million.
- Singles champions will each earn $4.8 million, a new record.
- Overall purse for the tournament has increased by £12.2 million.
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will feature a record-breaking prize fund of £64.2 million (approximately $86.1 million), a 20% increase from the previous year. This substantial boost marks the largest jump in the tournament's history and appears to be a direct response to player advocacy for higher purses at major events.
Singles champions in the men's and women's categories are set to each receive £3.6 million (around $4.8 million). This is a notable increase from the £3 million ($4.1 million) awarded to the 2025 winners. Other prize money categories have also seen significant enhancements, including a 10% rise for doubles champions and a 21% increase for first-round singles participants.
