Wimbledon’s All England Club announces a record 20% rise in total prize money for the 2026 Championships, responding to ongoing player demands for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues. The club states the prize fund for the tournament is £64.2 million, a £10.7 million increase from last year, representing the biggest uplift in the Championships’ history. Several reports say the announcement comes amid a continuing dispute between leading players and the tournament about how prize money relates to overall revenue. Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans addresses player concerns, arguing it does not make sense to focus only on the ratio between prize money and tournament revenue. While the increase is intended to address dissatisfaction, at least one outlet reports that the dispute is not resolved and may not satisfy the players’ group seeking changes to the way earnings are distributed. The announcement outlines a larger pot for competitors, including Wimbledon winners’ earnings, but the broader debate over revenue sharing between players and Grand Slam tournaments continues.