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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Wimbledon confirms record seven per cent prize money rise after inflation-busting ticket hike as record pots revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a third Wimbledon title this month Credit: The Mega Agency 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. READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON MIC MY DAY Wimbledon finals to be shown on new TV channel after 88 years of BBC coverage 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. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Carlos Alcaraz stuns French Open fans with classy gesture as he wins rally but concedes point due to little-known rule THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon confirms record seven per cent prize money rise after inflation-busting ticket hike as record pots revealed
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 Advertisement 1 Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a third Wimbledon title this month Credit: The Mega Agency Alcaraz 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. Advertisement READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON 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. Advertisement Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Carlos Alcaraz stuns French Open fans with classy gesture as he wins rally but concedes point due to little-known rule THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
