Wimbledon Defends Prize Pot as Players Push for Bigger Share of Profits

Wimbledon defends prize pot as players push for bigger share of profits

Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker has defended the tournament’s prize money pot, pointing to inflation-busting increases as players demand a bigger slice of Grand Slam profits.

Wimbledon winners to pay up to £1.3m in tax as HMRC claims £17m from prize pot

While Wimbledon’s champions may lift the iconic silverware next weekend, they’ll also be handing a sizeable portion of their record-breaking prize money to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Analysis by accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg suggests HMRC will collect an estimated £17 million from the £53.5 million prize fund at this year’s tournament — a lucrative windfall driven by UK tax rules applying to international athletes. The singles champions in…