Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money
Wimbledon
LONDON, June 11 : Wimbledon organisers have announced a record prize money pot of £64.2 million ($85.74 million) for this year's championships, a rise of 20 per cent on last year. It is the biggest annual increase in the tournament's history and comes against a backdrop of escalating demands by players seeking a greater share of Grand Slam revenue. At the French Open, some players restricted media appearances and even threatened a future boycott. Speaking at a pre-Wimbledon press conference,
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