Wimbledon prize money soars up 11%; Singles winners to receive $3 Million each

total prize money at Wimbledon this year will rise by more than 11%, with winners of singles each getting 2.35 million pounds ($3 million).

total prize fund at championships will be 44.7 million pounds ($56.5 million), All England Club said Wednesday. That is an increase of 17.1% compared to 2019, last Wimbledon before pandemic.

earnings for winners of singles competitions are back to levels y were in 2019. prize for singles champions had dipped to 1.7 million pounds in 2021, after tournament was canceled in 2020, and was 2 million last year.

Officials said a priority was placed on supporting players in early rounds. Those who lose in first round will earn 55,000 pounds ($69,500), a 10% increase from last year.