Tennis is becoming richer and richer and Wimbledon is giving it’s contribute.
The Championship will hand 22.6 million to the players in 2013. That is a handsome £6.5m increase (or 40%). Another very good news is that there is a lso a very good increase for the qualifying players as they will receive a 41% increase that means a 71% increase for this category during the last 2 years.
From Wimbledon
“I would like to thank all those whose contribution to Wimbledon’s success both on and off court has today enabled us to announce these significant levels of investment in The Championships. For the players, it is a deep appreciation of the demanding nature of professional tennis and the top-quality entertainment they bring, while for The Championships it is about giving all our visitors the finest stage on which to enjoy Wimbledon.” said Philip Brook, Chairman of The Championships.
From the ATP
“The latest prize money increases announced by Wimbledon complete a successful set of discussions for the ATP with all four Grand Slams regarding player compensation. I’d like to thank Philip Brook and Richard Lewis from the All England Club for their positive and constructive attitude towards prize money discussion with the ATP over the past 15 months.” said Brad Drewett, the ATP Executive Chairman and President.
