London — This year’s Wimbledon singles tennis champions will receive £2.2m each — a hike of £200,000 for both the men’s and women’s winner, organisers said on Wednesday. Tournament heads unveiled the increased winners’ cheques among a larger total prize pot of £31.6m, up from £28.1m last year. The bigger pot benefits players throughout the draw, with first round singles losers set to walk away from the All England Club with £35,000. In percentage terms, first round losers benefit the most — their prize being almost 17% higher than last year, reflecting the club’s commitment to the lower reaches of tennis. "We are proud of the important leadership role that Wimbledon plays locally, nationally, and internationally, and are committed to continuing to invest to secure the future of The Championships, and of our sport, for the years to come," club chairman Philip Brook said. The winners’ cheques for the men’s and women’s singles has doubled since 2011. Brook said the club had "taken into...
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