Wimbledon announces record 20% prize money increase but players’ dispute continues

Wimbledon has announced a record 20% increase in prize money, lifting the total purse to £64.2 million for the Championships. Leading players welcomed the increase but said major structural issues remain unresolved in their dispute with the Grand Slams. The move raises the pay baseline at Wimbledon, but it does not appear to settle the wider fight over revenue sharing.

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