Wimbledon 2024: The 2024 Wimbledon Championships have come to a thrilling close, with the young sensation Carlos Alcaraz emerging victorious in the men's singles category! The 21-year-old Spanish prodigy clinched his second consecutive title with a convincing 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) win against the legendary Novak Djokovic, who boasts an impressive 24 Grand Slam titles. This milestone victory cements Alcaraz's position as a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world, surpassing the achievements of the Big 3 - Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer - before the age of 22. Alcaraz's remarkable talent and dedication have earned him a coveted spot in the history books, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this rising star.
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Wimbledon 2024 Winners and Runner Ups
In a thrilling women's singles final on Saturday, Barbora Krejčíková, ranked No. 31, emerged victorious, defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. This monumental win secured Krejčíková's first Wimbledon title and her first singles title since the 2021 French Open. Her journey to the championship was nothing short of remarkable, with a stunning upset over No. 4 Elena Rybakina being a highlight. The women's competition was full of surprises, but Krejčíková's determination and skill ultimately led her to triumph. Here is the complete list:
| Category | Winner(s) | Runner(s)-up | Score |
| Men’s Singles | Carlos Alcaraz | Novak Djokovic | 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) |
| Women’s Singles | Barbora Krejčíková | Jasmine Paolini | 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 |
| Mixed Doubles | Hsieh Su-Wei & Jan Zielinski | Santiago Gonzalez & Giuliana Olmos | 6-4, 6-2 |
| Women’s Doubles | Taylor Townsend & Katerina Siniakova | Gabriela Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe | Not provided |
| Men’s Doubles | Patten & Heliovaara | Max Purcell & Jordan Thompson | 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (11-9) |
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Wimbledon 2024 Winners And Runner Ups Prize Money
The prize money for The Championships 2024 is a record £50,000,000 with the Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Singles Champions each receiving £2,700,000. Here is the complete list:
| Category | Winner(s) | Prize Money | Runner(s)-up | Prize Money |
| Men’s Singles | Carlos Alcaraz | 2,700,000 | Novak Djokovic | 1,400,000 |
| Women’s Singles | Barbora Krejčíková | 2,700,000 | Jasmine Paolini | 1,400,000 |
| Mixed Doubles | Hsieh Su-Wei & Jan Zielinski | 130,000 | Santiago Gonzalez & Giuliana Olmos | 65,000 |
| Women’s Doubles | Taylor Townsend & Katerina Siniakova | 650,000 | Gabriela Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe | 330,000 |
| Men’s Doubles | Patten & Heliovaara | 650,000 | Max Purcell & Jordan Thompson | 330,000 |
Last month, organizers dropped a bombshell by announcing a record-breaking £50 million prize pool - a whopping 11.9% increase from last year! The champions, Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova took home a staggering ₹28.64 crore each, making this edition one for the books! This massive prize money hike has raised the stakes and excitement for the prestigious tournament.
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