Wimbledon prize money reaches new high and sets new tennis record
Carloz Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova will attempt to retain their Wimbledon titles in the coming weeks and will be hoping to earn a record prize for their success
Wimbledon champions will walk away from the All England club with a mammoth £3million prize this summer. The likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will battle for a record sum - at any of tennis' Grand Slam events - with the total having increased by 11 per cent.
Alcaraz and female champion Barbora Krejcikova each took home £2.7m for securing victory in 2024. The Spaniard defeated Djokovic in straight sets, while Krejcikova upset Jasmine Paolini having entered the tournament as the 31st seed.
The Championships 2025 prize money wiil come from a record £53,500,000 pot. That sees a seven per cent increase from £50m in 2024 and is more than double the £26.5m on offer in 2015.
On the latter occasion, Djokovic and Serena Williams took home £1.88m for their victories. Roger Federer, who has won eight Wimbledon titles, and Garbine Muguruza, who found glory in SW19 in 2017, were the fallen finalists a decade ago.
The men's and women's doubles winners will earn £680,000 if they reach the pinnacle on Wimbledon's turf, while the mixed doubles winners will pick up £135,000. That marks a four per cent and three per cent rise respectively.
Meanwhile players knocked out in the first round of singles action will receive £66,000, a figure which has increased by 10 per cent. There is some significant prize money available for singles stars who don't make it all the way.
The Wimbledon runner-up will claim £1.52m, while those knocked out in the semi-finals will claim £775,000. Even at the quarter-final stage £400,000 is available.
Champions in the gentlemen's and ladies' wheelchair and quad wheelchair singles will each take home £68,000. In the doubles division the prize will be £30,000.
Last year, Wimbledon revealed that tickets for the tournament's finals would reach record prices. A new policy sees seats split into three categories on Centre Court.
The cheapest ticket to watch the weekend finals brings in £240 and the most expensive will fetch £315. A spokesperson for Wimbledon said: "Very careful consideration is given when setting ticket prices for the Championships, with the greatest price increase applied to premium seats on Centre Court and No 1 Court.
"Twenty per cent of all tickets have had prices frozen at 2024 levels, including grounds passes. We were very pleased to receive a record number of applications [for the ballot], including strong interest from fans in the US, Italy, Ireland and Germany.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
North Wales Chronicle
an hour ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Nairobi student takes acclaim at tennis awards
Angella Okutoyi, a student-athlete at Auburn University in the US, received the Rising Star award at this year's Tennis Black Awards, presented in association with Dante Talent and held during the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London on the 11th of June, supported by the LTA. The Rising Star award aims to promote and display emerging player talent in the UK and internationally for players up to 21 years old, with Okutoyi the first Kenyan to win a Grand Slam title at the girls' juniors Wimbledon event when she partnered Rose Marie Nijkamp. She was one of two winners to receive the Rising Star award, alongside Washington D.C.'s Clervie Ngounoue. 'I'm truly honoured to receive the Rising Star Award from the Tennis Black List,' said Okutoyi. It means so much to be recognised for my journey and to be celebrated among so many amazing black athletes in the sport. Thank you so much for this award, it truly inspires me to keep pushing forward.' Tennis Black List is the global celebration of Black and mixed black excellence across the game — spotlighting the unsung, the visionary and the next generation of changemakers. Taking place in the run up to The Championships at Wimbledon, the Tennis Black List recognises the contributions of individuals and organisations from grassroots level up to the professional game in Britain and internationally. It follows the example set by the successful and respected Football Black List, created by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds, and Rugby Black List which have demonstrated the power that celebrating black excellence can achieve in sport. The event was an opportunity to inspire the next generation in the tennis community, with the commitment shown by the winners on and off the court. Awards were handed out in ten categories across the evening at the ceremony, with several recipients present at the The Queen's Club. Founders Anne-Marie Batson and Richard Sackey Addo said: 'This movement is about legacy. Tennis Black List is creating space for Black and mixed-black heritage excellence to be seen, honoured and remembered across all areas of tennis. We are building a global legacy that makes space for what is next.' Launched in 2022; Tennis Black List is the only global platform dedicated to celebrating and documenting Black and mixed-black impact in tennis — from grassroots organisers to elite players. A movement rooted in recognition, legacy, and cultural celebration.
South Wales Guardian
2 hours ago
- South Wales Guardian
Nairobi student takes acclaim at tennis awards
Angella Okutoyi, a student-athlete at Auburn University in the US, received the Rising Star award at this year's Tennis Black Awards, presented in association with Dante Talent and held during the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London on the 11th of June, supported by the LTA. The Rising Star award aims to promote and display emerging player talent in the UK and internationally for players up to 21 years old, with Okutoyi the first Kenyan to win a Grand Slam title at the girls' juniors Wimbledon event when she partnered Rose Marie Nijkamp. She was one of two winners to receive the Rising Star award, alongside Washington D.C.'s Clervie Ngounoue. 'I'm truly honoured to receive the Rising Star Award from the Tennis Black List,' said Okutoyi. It means so much to be recognised for my journey and to be celebrated among so many amazing black athletes in the sport. Thank you so much for this award, it truly inspires me to keep pushing forward.' Tennis Black List is the global celebration of Black and mixed black excellence across the game — spotlighting the unsung, the visionary and the next generation of changemakers. Taking place in the run up to The Championships at Wimbledon, the Tennis Black List recognises the contributions of individuals and organisations from grassroots level up to the professional game in Britain and internationally. It follows the example set by the successful and respected Football Black List, created by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds, and Rugby Black List which have demonstrated the power that celebrating black excellence can achieve in sport. The event was an opportunity to inspire the next generation in the tennis community, with the commitment shown by the winners on and off the court. Awards were handed out in ten categories across the evening at the ceremony, with several recipients present at the The Queen's Club. Founders Anne-Marie Batson and Richard Sackey Addo said: 'This movement is about legacy. Tennis Black List is creating space for Black and mixed-black heritage excellence to be seen, honoured and remembered across all areas of tennis. We are building a global legacy that makes space for what is next.' Launched in 2022; Tennis Black List is the only global platform dedicated to celebrating and documenting Black and mixed-black impact in tennis — from grassroots organisers to elite players. A movement rooted in recognition, legacy, and cultural celebration.
The Herald Scotland
3 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Nairobi student takes acclaim at tennis awards
The Rising Star award aims to promote and display emerging player talent in the UK and internationally for players up to 21 years old, with Okutoyi the first Kenyan to win a Grand Slam title at the girls' juniors Wimbledon event when she partnered Rose Marie Nijkamp. She was one of two winners to receive the Rising Star award, alongside Washington D.C.'s Clervie Ngounoue. 'I'm truly honoured to receive the Rising Star Award from the Tennis Black List,' said Okutoyi. It means so much to be recognised for my journey and to be celebrated among so many amazing black athletes in the sport. Thank you so much for this award, it truly inspires me to keep pushing forward.' Tennis Black List is the global celebration of Black and mixed black excellence across the game — spotlighting the unsung, the visionary and the next generation of changemakers. Taking place in the run up to The Championships at Wimbledon, the Tennis Black List recognises the contributions of individuals and organisations from grassroots level up to the professional game in Britain and internationally. It follows the example set by the successful and respected Football Black List, created by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds, and Rugby Black List which have demonstrated the power that celebrating black excellence can achieve in sport. The event was an opportunity to inspire the next generation in the tennis community, with the commitment shown by the winners on and off the court. Awards were handed out in ten categories across the evening at the ceremony, with several recipients present at the The Queen's Club. Founders Anne-Marie Batson and Richard Sackey Addo said: 'This movement is about legacy. Tennis Black List is creating space for Black and mixed-black heritage excellence to be seen, honoured and remembered across all areas of tennis. We are building a global legacy that makes space for what is next.' Launched in 2022; Tennis Black List is the only global platform dedicated to celebrating and documenting Black and mixed-black impact in tennis — from grassroots organisers to elite players. A movement rooted in recognition, legacy, and cultural celebration.
