In response to increasing calls from tennis players for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues, Wimbledon 2025 will see its total prize money rise by seven percent, reaching a record-breaking £53.5 million. This year’s champions in the men’s and women’s singles categories will each earn £3 million, marking an 11 percent increase compared to the 2024 tournament.
Participants securing a spot in the main draw are also set to benefit, with the minimum payout rising to £66,000 — a 10 percent jump. This decision by the All England Club follows a formal appeal made in April by 20 leading players to the organizers of the four Grand Slam tournaments, calling for greater financial contributions and a more equitable revenue structure. Discussions around this issue intensified during the recent French Open.
At Wimbledon’s pre-tournament press conference, All England Club chairwoman Debbie Jevans confirmed the club’s continued support for fair player compensation. She noted that over the past decade, Wimbledon has doubled its prize pot and reaffirmed their openness to dialogue with players and tour organizers.
“We’ve had meaningful conversations with players and understand that their concerns go beyond prize money. Issues like lack of an off-season and increasing injury rates are critical. We remain committed to working with the tours to explore long-term solutions,” Jevans stated.
Despite this progress, no concrete proposals have yet been submitted by the tours on how to restructure the tennis calendar to address player fatigue and sustainability.
In another major update for 2025, Wimbledon will replace traditional line judges with a live electronic line-calling system across all courts. The tournament now joins the US Open and Australian Open in this technological shift, while the French Open continues to use human officials. To ensure smooth operations, around 80 experienced former line judges will act as match assistants, supporting umpires and stepping in should any technical issues arise.
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 30 to July 13. Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova return as the reigning singles champions, ready to defend their titles in what promises to be a historic edition of the prestigious tournament.
