Wimbledon confirms record seven per cent prize money rise after inflation-busting ticket hike as record pots revealed
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CARLOS ALCARAZ will bank a record £3million in prize money if he wins a hat-trick of Wimbledon titles next month.
The Spaniard, 22, is partying in Ibiza this week as he lays down his racquet following an incredible French Open final five-set, five-and-a-half-hour win over Jannik Sinner.
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Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a third Wimbledon title this month
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Alcaraz battled back from two sets down to beat Sinner in a Roland Garros classic.
The reigning SW17 champ is the 6-4 joint favourite for the Wimbledon crown – the bookies cannot separate him and Italian world No.1.
If he ends up winning three in a row, then he will receive a £300,000 improvement on the £2.7million he earned for lifting the gentlemen's golden singles trophy 11 months ago.
Wimbledon, like the rest of the other three Slams, offer equal prize for men and women stars.
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It means that Barbora Krejčíková, the reigning ladies singles champion, will get the same dosh if she defends the title.
The total money pot increases from £50million to £53.5million,a 7 per cent increase.
The first-round main-draw losers will earn £66,000, which is £6,000 more than the last Championships.
In 2015, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were the singles champions and their prize pot was £1.88million each.
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