1st Wimbledon prize was 25-guinea trophy, prize now ₹263 cr
The prize for the first-ever Wimbledon, which began 140 years ago on July 9, 1877, was a 25-guinea trophy. The prize money for Wimbledon this year is £31.6 million (₹263 crore), with singles champions receiving £2.2 million each. A total of 22 men paid the £11 shilling entrance fee for the first tournament, which featured only the Gentlemen's singles event.