Lawn Tennis Association made nearly £50m from Wimbledon last year… as research shows 48 per cent increase in players aged 16 to 34
- Lawn Tennis Association received just over £43m from the Championships
- Governing body also got a £5m grant to support other grass court events
- According to the LTA’s research, increasing numbers are playing the sport
British tennis benefited by nearly £50million thanks to Wimbledon last year.
The Lawn Tennis Association’s accounts, published yesterday, showed they got just over £43m from the Championships in 2022, plus a £5m grant to support other grass court events.
According to the LTA’s research, increasing numbers are playing the sport. It is claimed there has been a 48 per cent participation increase among 16-34-year-olds.
Fran Jones’ hopes of a first French Open appearance are over after she tearfully retired in the second qualifying round. She pulled out with a shoulder injury during the first set of her clash with Ylena In-Albon.
Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart were also beaten, meaning there will be no British women in the main draw.
Lawn Tennis Association received just over £43m from the Championships in 2022
