1st Wimbledon prize was 25-guinea trophy, prize now â¹263 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 Â£31.6 million (â¹263 crore), with singles champions receiving Â£2.2 million each. A total of 22 men paid the Â£11 shilling entrance fee for the first tournament, which featured only the Gentlemen's singles event.