Tennis turf classic
Over 59 million! Record prize money at Wimbledon
At the third tennis Grand Slam tournament of the year, the players can look forward to record prize money this year. The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced on Thursday that more than 59 million euros will be distributed at the grass-court classic in Wimbledon. That is almost twelve percent more than last year.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The singles winners will pocket 3.2 million euros. There is more than 71,000 euros for an out in round one. It is also planned that Andy Murray will receive an award.
In 2013, the Scot became the first Briton to win the major since 1936, when Fred Perry remained successful. He won the title again in 2016 after also becoming Olympic champion there in 2012. The upcoming tournament could now be Murray's last at Wimbledon. Depending on whether he competes at Wimbledon for the last time or not, the 37-year-old will ultimately decide indirectly himself whether he will be honored this year. "We know what we want to do, we're prepared, but it's Andy's decision," said Sally Bolton, head of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
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