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Wimbledon Wild Cards and Record Prize Money Headline Championship Buildup

With Wimbledon just over a week away, the All England Club announced a historic 20% prize money increase to £64.2 million—the largest year-on-year jump in tournament history—alongside the introduction of video review technology for the first time in the Championships' storied past. Video reviews will be available on Centre Court, Court One, and other show courts, marking a significant modernization effort at tennis's most tradition-bound venue. On the player front, Stan Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov headline the initial wild card recipients, with the 41-year-old Wawrinka set to compete at SW19 in what he's announced will be the final season of his decorated career.

On the grass-court circuit, Jack Draper returned to action for the first time since April with a hard-fought victory over Marcos Giron at Eastbourne, crediting the influence of new coach Andy Murray for helping him navigate what he termed an "ugly" win. The British No. 1's return is timely with Wimbledon approaching, though he'll need to sharpen his form quickly. Meanwhile in Mallorca, Adam Walton eliminated Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-4, continuing the Australian's inconsistent comeback season. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, speaking ahead of Wimbledon, expressed concern about the extended absence of Carlos Alcaraz due to wrist injury, noting simply that "tennis needs Carlos"—a sentiment that underscores the sport's growing reliance on their rivalry, even as some observers worry about the potential for a decade-long duopoly at the top of men's tennis.


Sources: ATP Tour · ATP Tour · TNT Sports · Tennis Majors · Yardbarker

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