Top players tell Wimbledon they expect big increase in prize money this year

The Guardian is reporting Top players tell Wimbledon they expect big increase in prize money this year. All England Club to confirm prize fund details on 11 JuneYear-long dispute over increased pay at grand slamsThe world’s leading players told Wimbledon officials that they expect a substantial increase in prize money at this year’s Championships at a meeting that also involved representatives from the US Open at Roland Garros on Monday.The All England Club is due to confirm details of this year’s prize fund at a press conference on 11 June, with the players calling for a bigger rise than last year’s 7% increase as part of their push for the grand slams to match the 22% of tournament revenue paid by the ATP and WTA Tours. Continue reading...

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