Wimbledon increases prize money by 20%, singles winners will earn $4.8 million

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LONDON (AP) — Amid players’ calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will earn 3.6 million pounds ($4.8 million) at the grass-court Grand Slam next month. The total prize money including player per diems will be 64.2 million pounds […]

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