Prize Money
In 2008 the All England Club awarded £11,812,000 in prize money to competitors at The Championships.
| Category | 2007 | 2008 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total prize money | £11,282,710 | £11,812,000 | 4.7% |
| Gentlemen's Singles Winner | £700,000 | £750,000 | 7.1% |
| Gentlemen's Singles Runner-up | £350,000 | £375,000 | 7.1% |
| Ladies' Singles Winner | £700,000 | £750,000 | 7.1% |
| Ladies' Singles Runner-up | £350,000 | £375,000 | 7.1% |
| Gentlemen's Doubles Winner | £229,000 | £230,000 | 0.4% |
| Gentlemen's Doubles Runners-up | £111,440 | £115,000 | 3.2% |
| Ladies' Doubles Winner | £229,000 | £230,000 | 0.4% |
| Ladies' Doubles Runners-up | £111,440 | £115,000 | 3.2% |
| Mixed Doubles Winners | £90,000 | £92,000 | 2.2% |
| Mixed Doubles Runners-up | £45,000 | £46,000 | 2.2% |
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