Wimbledon's prize fund has been increased to a record £53,5 million, the organisers have announced.
It added that the champions in the women's and men's singles competitions will each receive three million pounds.
The prize pool has thus increased by £3,5 million compared to last year, or seven percent, which is twice as much as was awarded to competitors in that tournament 10 years ago.
"We're extremely proud of the fact that - if you look back 10 years - you can see a seven per cent increase. And we've listened to the players, we've worked with the players," said All England chairman Deborah Jevans.
Wimbledon singles winners will receive 11,1 percent more money than last year, a result of growing demands from players for a larger share of the profits from the Grand Slam tournament.
Players who lose in the first round of singles will receive £66.000, which is 10 percent more than last year.
Wimbledon begins on June 30 and will run until July 13, and for the first time in the history of the oldest Grand Slam, linesmen will be replaced by an electronic system.
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