_*Wimbledon 2025 Announces Record £53.5 Million Prize Fund*_ *Why in News:* The All England Club reveals a record £53.5 million prize fund for Wimbledon 2025, with significant increases in singles champions' earnings. *Key Points:* * The total prize fund for Wimbledon 2025 is £53.5 million (~$73 million), marking a 7% increase from 2024. * Singles champions will receive £3 million (~$4 million), an 11.1% rise from last year. * First-round singles losers will earn £66,000, up 10% from 2024. * The prize fund has doubled in the past 10 years, reflecting tennis's commercial growth and global viewership. * Wimbledon 2025 will be the first edition with fully electronic line-calling, eliminating human line judges. * The prize money increase comes amid discussions on player welfare and financial equity in tennis.