Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money amid player discontent
Wimbledon
LONDON, June 11 : Wimbledon organisers have announced a record prize pot of £64.2 million ($85.74 million) for this year's championships although it may not be enough to placate leading players who are demanding a bigger share of Grand Slam revenue. The prize fund is 20 per cent more than last year with singles champions set to pocket £3.6 million, up from £3 million. It is the biggest annual increase in the tournament's history but comes at a time of escalating demands by players who argue
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