Jasmine Paolini takes on Barbora Krejcikova in the women’s final while Carlos Alcaraz faces Novak Djokovic for men’s glory – and there is plenty of prize money on offer
It’s finals weekend at Wimbledon, with Jasmine Paolini, Barbora Krejcikova, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic all looking to claim glory after SW19 chiefs unveiled an eye-catching £50million prize pot.
A first-time Wimbledon women’s singles champion will be crowned for the seventh year in a row as Paolini battles Krejcikova on Saturday. In Sunday’s showpiece, Alcaraz will get the chance to defend the title he won in dramatic fashion by beating Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic in 2023.
Alcaraz and Djokovic renew their rivalry in the final – and it’s set to be a thrilling match once again. The overall prize pot has been increased from last year’s total of £44.7m to £50m, meaning that players who went out in the first round will still net £60,000.
Deborah Jevans, Chair of the All England Club, said: “With this year’s Championships only days away, I am delighted to announce a record prize money fund of £50 million, with increases for players in every round and across every event. I am particularly pleased that we have been able to increase prize money for the wheelchair and quad wheelchair competitions to £1 million for the first time.
“Interest in attending Wimbledon has never been greater, with unprecedented demand for tickets through our public ballot and corporate hospitality. A thriving, successful Championships gives us the opportunity to give back: to the sport, to our local community, and to strategically invest for the future.”
Wimbledon Men’s and Women’s Singles prize money
Winner: £2.7m
Runners-up: £1.4m
The prize money has gradually increased year-on-year, with winners netting £2.35m in 2023, £2m in 2022 and £1.7m in 2021.
Wimbledon Men’s and Women’s Doubles prize money
Winners: £650,000
Runners-up: £330,000
The doubles prize money has increased by 11.9 per cent from 2023, while qualifying payouts have gone up by 14.9 per cent.
Wimbledon Men’s and Women’s Singles prize money by round
Semi-final: £715,000
Quarter-final: £375,000
Fourth round: £226,000
Third round: £143,000
Second round: £93,000
First round: £60,000
Wimbledon Men’s and Women’s Doubles prize money by round
Semi-final: £167,000 (split between the pair)
Quarter-final: £84,000
Third round: £42,000
Second round: £25,000
First round: £15,750
Total prize money: £50,000,000
