Prize money increase for Wimbledon singles runners-up?

Question

The singles titlists at Wimbledon will receive more money in 2010 than they did last year, but does the same apply for the runners-up?

Answer 1

Yes. The runners-up in the Men’s and Ladies’ Singles at Wimbledon will each take home £500,000 in 2010. Last year they pocketed £425,000 for their efforts.