Prize Money
In 2009 the All England Club awarded £12,550,000 in prize money to competitors at The Championships.
| Category | 2008 | 2009 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total prize money | £11,812,000 | £12,550,000 | 6.2% |
| Gentlemen's Singles Winner | £750,000 | £850,000 | 13.3% |
| Gentlemen's Singles Runner-up | £375,000 | £425,000 | 13.3% |
| Ladies' Singles Winner | £750,000 | £850,000 | 13.3% |
| Ladies' Singles Runner-up | £375,000 | £425,000 | 13.3% |
| Gentlemen's Doubles Winners | £230,000 | £230,000 | — |
| Gentlemen's Doubles Runners-up | £115,000 | £115,000 | — |
| Ladies' Doubles Winners | £230,000 | £230,000 | — |
| Ladies' Doubles Runners-up | £115,000 | £115,000 | — |
| Mixed Doubles Winners | £92,000 | £92,000 | — |
| Mixed Doubles Runners-up | £46,000 | £46,000 | — |
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