In 2024, Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, will take place at the esteemed All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, spanning from July 1 to 14. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the prize money awaiting participants at this prestigious grass Major:
Total Prize Money Pot:
Wimbledon 2024 boasts a record-breaking prize money pot of £50 million (equivalent to Rs 533.65 crore), marking an impressive 11.9% increase of £5.3 million compared to the previous year.
Winner’s Prize Comparison to 2023:
Carlos Alcaraz, the men’s singles champion, and Marketa Vondrousova, the women’s singles champion, both received £2.35 million for their victorious Wimbledon campaigns.
Earnings for Men’s and Women’s Singles Players (in pounds):
– Qualifying First round: £15,000
– Qualifying Second round: £25,000
– Qualifying Third round: £40,000
– First round: £60,000
– Second round: £93,000
– Third round: £143,000
– Fourth round: £226,000
– Quarterfinalists: £375,000
– Semifinalists: £715,000
– Runner-up: £1,400,000
– Winner: £2,700,000
Prize Money for Men’s and Women’s Doubles (in pounds):
– First round: £15,750
– Second round: £25,000
– Third round: £42,000
– Quarterfinalists: £84,000
– Semifinalists: £167,000
– Runners-up: £330,000
– Winners: £650,000
Prize Money for Mixed Doubles (in pounds):
– First round: £4,250
– Second round: £8,500
– Quarterfinalists: £17,000
– Semifinalists: £33,000
– Runners-up: £65,000
– Winners: £130,000
Wimbledon 2024 not only promises thrilling matches but also substantial rewards for the skilled athletes competing on its hallowed courts.