For the first time in its illustrious history, Wimbledon's total prize purse has surged to a staggering £50 million ahead of the 2024 tournament. The champions of the men's and women's singles events will each receive a record-breaking £2.7 million, while the finalists will take home an impressive £1.4 million. The prize money escalates significantly with each round, starting from £60,000 for participating in the first round. Last year's winners, Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova, pocketed a record £2.35 million, and the prize money for this year's singles champions has seen a remarkable 15% increase.
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Wimbledon Prize Money 2024
This year's Wimbledon tournament boasts a historic total prize fund of £50 million, encompassing singles, doubles, and wheelchair events. This significant purse represents a remarkable 11.9% increase from the previous year, demonstrating the tournament's continued growth and commitment to rewarding excellence in tennis.Here is a breakdown:
| Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winner | 2,700,000 | 2,700,000 | 14.90% |
| Runner-up | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000 | 19.10% |
| Semi-Finalists | 715,000 | 1,430,000 | 19.20% |
| Quarter-Finalists | 375,000 | 1,500,000 | 10.30% |
| Fourth Round | 226,000 | 1,808,000 | 9.20% |
| Third Round | 143,000 | 2,288,000 | 9.20% |
| Second Round | 93,000 | 2,976,000 | 9.40% |
| First Round | 60,000 | 3,840,000 | 9.10% |
| Total per Event | 17,942,000 | 11.60% | |
| Total Singles (Two Events) | 35,884,000 | 11.60% | |
| Qualifying - Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Third Round | 40,000 | 640,000 | 11.10% |
| Second Round | 25,000 | 800,000 | 14.90% |
| First Round | 15,000 | 960,000 | 17.60% |
| Total per Event | 2,400,000 | 14.90% | |
| Total Qualifying Singles (Two Events) | 4,800,000 | 14.90% | |
| Gentlemen's and Ladies' Doubles (Per Pair) | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winners | 650,000 | 650,000 | 8.30% |
| Runners-up | 330,000 | 330,000 | 10.00% |
| Semi-Finalists | 167,000 | 334,000 | 11.30% |
| Quarter-Finalists | 84,000 | 336,000 | 12.00% |
| Third Round | 42,000 | 336,000 | 15.90% |
| Second Round | 25,000 | 400,000 | 13.60% |
| First Round | 15,750 | 504,000 | 14.50% |
| Total per Event | 2,890,000 | 11.90% | |
| Total Doubles (Two Events) | 5,780,000 | 11.90% | |
| Mixed Doubles (Per Pair) | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winners | 130,000 | 130,000 | 1.60% |
| Runners-up | 65,000 | 65,000 | 1.60% |
| Semi-Finalists | 33,000 | 66,000 | 3.10% |
| Quarter-Finalists | 17,000 | 68,000 | 3.00% |
| Second Round | 8,500 | 68,000 | 9.70% |
| First Round | 4,250 | 68,000 | 6.30% |
| Total Mixed Doubles | 465,000 | 3.80% | |
| Gentlemen's and Ladies' Wheelchair Singles | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winner | 65,000 | 65,000 | 8.30% |
| Runner-up | 34,000 | 34,000 | 9.70% |
| Semi-Finalists | 23,000 | 46,000 | 9.50% |
| Quarter-Finalists | 15,500 | 62,000 | 6.90% |
| First Round | 10,000 | 80,000 | - |
| Total per Event | 287,000 | 50.30% | |
| Quad Wheelchair Singles | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winner | 65,000 | 65,000 | 8.30% |
| Runner-up | 34,000 | 34,000 | 9.70% |
| Semi-Finalists | 23,000 | 46,000 | 9.50% |
| Quarter-Finalists | 15,500 | 62,000 | 6.90% |
| Total Quad Wheelchair Singles | 207,000 | 8.40% | |
| Total Wheelchair and Quad Singles (Three Events) | 781,000 | 36.30% | |
| Gentlemen's and Ladies' Wheelchair Doubles (Per Pair) | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winners | 28,000 | 28,000 | 7.70% |
| Runners-up | 14,000 | 14,000 | 7.70% |
| Semi-Finalists | 8,500 | 17,000 | 6.30% |
| Quarter-Finalists | 5,250 | 21,000 | - |
| Total per Event | 80,000 | 45.50% | |
| Quad Wheelchair Doubles (Per Pair) | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winners | 28,000 | 28,000 | 7.70% |
| Runners-up | 14,000 | 14,000 | 7.70% |
| Semi-Finalists | 8,500 | 17,000 | 6.30% |
| Total Quad Wheelchair Doubles | 59,000 | 7.30% | |
| Total Wheelchair and Quad Doubles (Three Events) | 219,000 | 32.70% | |
| Total Wheelchair and Quad Wheelchair | 1,000,000 | 35.50% | |
| Invitation Doubles (Per Pair) | |||
| Position | Prize Money (GBP) | Cumulative Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money |
| Winners | 35,000 | 35,000 | 9.40% |
| Runners-up | 28,000 | 28,000 | 7.70% |
| Second place in each group | 24,000 | 48,000 | 9.10% |
| Third place in each group | 24,000 | 48,000 | 9.10% |
| Fourth place in each group | 24,000 | 48,000 | 9.10% |
| Total Invitation Doubles per Event | 207,000 | 8.90% | |
| Total Tennis Events Prize Money | |||
| Category | Total Prize Money (GBP) | % of Total Prize Money | |
| Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles | 35,884,000 | 11.60% | |
| Gentlemen's and Ladies' Qualifying | 4,800,000 | 14.90% | |
| Gentlemen's and Ladies' Doubles | 5,780,000 | 11.90% | |
| Mixed Doubles | 465,000 | 3.80% | |
| Wheelchair and Quad Wheelchair | 1,000,000 | 35.50% | |
| Invitation Doubles | 621,000 | 8.90% | |
| Total Tennis Events Prize Money | 48,550,000 | 12.30% | |
| Per Diems - estimated | 1,450,000 | - | |
| Total Prize Money | 50,000,000 | 11.90% | |
Wimbledon players will have added motivation to excel in this year's tournament, as the All England Club has announced a significant boost to the total prize money. The gentlemen's and ladies' singles purses have been increased by almost 12% to a substantial £35,884,000, providing a tantalising incentive for players to reach the tournament's coveted later stages.
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