How much is the Wimbledon prize money? Huge figure increased for 2024
12 July 2024, 17:21
How much do tennis players get if they win Wimbledon and what is the prize money per round? Here is the 2024 Wimbledon prize money breakdown.
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Wimbledon is well underway and we can't wait to watch players such as Carlos Alcaraz, Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova attempt to win the incredible prize money that's on offer for 2024.
So far we've seen painful exits from Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie, Andy Murray and Harriet Dart, but with Kate Middleton hopefully making an appearance and the Royal Box being filled with celebrity guests, we can't wait for the Grand Slam final.
As the strawberries and cream are devoured and the Pimms flow, many of us have taken our eyes off the game and are wondering how much the Wimbledon players are awarded for winning- and the money pot for 2024 really is quite impressive.
What is the Wimbledon prize money and how much do players get per round? Here are the 2024 winnings explained.
What is the Wimbledon prize money 2024?
This year will see the Wimbledon prize money increase, with the winners of the Ladies' and Gentleman's Singles Champions bagging a whopping £2.7million for winning the tournament.
Last year's title-holders Carlos Alcaraz and Markéta Vondroušová won £2.3million, meaning there is a £400,000 increase this year.
This is in stark contrast to the first Wimbledon cash prize which was introduced back in 1968. Back then the Gentleman's Singles winner took home £2,000, while the Women's Singles champion was awarded £750.
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What is the Wimbledon prize money per round?
Wimbledon prize money quarter-finals
If you manage to become a Wimbledon quarter finalist, you'll be able to bag a colossal £375,000.
Wimbledon prize money semi-finals
As we head towards the final the prize money increases, and if the players get to the semi-finals they can add £715,000 to their bank accounts.
Wimbledon prize money runner-up
The players who get pipped to the post can still go home from Wimbledon with a lovely consolation prize, as runners-up are given £1.4million for making it this far.
Wimbledon prize money first round
If you're one of the unlucky players who is eliminated during the first round of Wimbledon, you'll still be able to net a cool £60,000 for taking part.
Wimbledon prize money second round
As the tennis competition continues, those who are knocked out in the second round of Wimbledon will be awarded £93,0000.
Wimbledon prize money third round
The third round runner-ups will see themselves take home a cracking £143,000 for making it this far in the contest.
Wimbledon prize money fourth round
Players who manage to make it to the half-way point of Wimbledon will be able to acquire a sweet £226,000.
However those participating in the Wimbledon Singles tournament aren't the only ones taking home some cold harsh cash.
Winners of the Ladies' and Gentleman's pairs are gifted £650,000, while mixed doubles pairs will win £130,000 and the Ladies' and Gentleman's Wheelchair Singles net £65,000.
Quad Wheelchair winners will also gain £65,000 while Ladies' and Gentleman's Wheelchair Doubles and Quad Wheelchair Doubles are awarded £28,000.
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