The money price in Wimbledon last year was 50 million pounds sterling, exactly the double of the amount offered in 2014. During this 10 -year period, the first -round losers’ price increased from £ 27,000 to £ 60,000.
But players have often highlighted the vast incomes generated by the Great Slams and feel that they deserve a much more important return.
During the year until July 2023, the All England Club (AELTC) had a turnover of 380 million pounds Sterling. But once the championship management costs have been deducted, the operating profit was just under 54 million pounds sterling.
Nearly 49 million pounds sterling went to the LTA, because the AELTC agreed to pay the director of 90% of its annual surplus until 2053.
Costs include money prices, the employment of more than 8,000 seasonal employees, the preparation and development of the site and the support of other Grass Court events.
The Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said that the increase in money prices would be particularly well received by lower class players, who may find it difficult to reach both ends at other times of the year.
“I think it will benefit all players, not just the best players, especially those who work hard during the year and must be paid with the big chelems and must survive,” added the number eight Chinese world.
“We try to do what we can, then see what the gods bring us. But at least we are trying.”
