Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Wimbledon Increases Prize Money, Introduces Electronic Line Calling
Wimbledon is giving out more money this year!
The total prize money has increased by 7% to a record amount.
The winners of the singles matches will each get a big prize, and even players who lose in the first round will get more money.
Also, instead of people watching the lines, the tournament will use computers, and the finals will be played later in the day.
Wimbledon increased its total prize money by 7% for 2025, reaching a record high.
Men's and women's singles champions will each receive £3 million, an 11% increase.
First-round singles losers will get £66,000, a 10% increase.
Electronic line-calling will replace line judges for the first time.
Finals' start times will be adjusted to 4 p.m. for singles and 1 p.m. for doubles.
- Who
- The All England Club and tennis players.
- What
- Wimbledon increased prize money and will use electronic line calling.
- When
- The tournament starts June 30th.
- Where
- Wimbledon.
- Why
- To address player concerns and ensure equitable distribution of revenue.
Player Concerns
Wimbledon Response
Prize Money Distribution
Player Concerns
Players want more equitable revenue distribution and a larger share of Grand Slam revenues.
Wimbledon Response
Wimbledon increased prize money.
Player Safety
Player Concerns
Players want an off-season and solutions for increasing injuries.
Wimbledon Response
AELTC is willing to engage and talk with the tours to try and find solutions but there has not been any proposal.
- Total Prize Money Increase
- 7%
- Singles Champion Prize
- £3 million
- First Round Loser Prize
- £66,000
- Line Judges
- Replaced by electronic system
- Finals Start Time (Singles)
- 4 p.m.
- Finals Start Time (Doubles)
- 1 p.m.
Sources
Cash Bonanza Awaits Wimbledon Champions!
Record Prize Money, No Line Judges: Wimbledon Announces Historic Changes For 2025 Tournament | Sports News
Wimbledon Announces Record Prize Fund
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