(April 20, 2010) Wimbledon winners will receive a weighty raise this summer.

In addition to claiming tennis' most prestigious title, Wimbledon singles champions will collect  £1 million, which is about $1.53 million, tournament officials announced today.

The champion's check represents an increase of £150,000 from the 2009 champion's check.

The total prize money for the event will be £13,725,000, an increase of £1.175 million on 2009.

"Wimbledon exists in a highly competitive global marketplace and it is the world’s best players who create and drive the interest," Tim Phillips, Chairman of the All England Club and Wimbledon Championships said: "It is important that we offer a level of prize money which is both appropriate to the prestige of the event and which gives the players full and fair reward."

Roger Federer is the reigning Wimbledon men's champion. Serena Williams is the defending Wimbledon women's winner.