1st Wimbledon prize was a 25-guinea trophy, now its ₹307 cr

The prize for the first-ever Wimbledon, which began 141 years ago on July 9, 1877, was a 25-guinea trophy. The prize money for Wimbledon this year is £34 million (₹307 crore), with singles champions receiving £2.25 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.