With two Grand Slam tournaments – the Australian Open and the French Open done and dusted, it’s now time for Wimbledon.
The All England Championships will feature 128 players in both the men’s and women’s divisions, giving them extra motivation to compete. This year, Wimbledon has announced record prize money for the 2024 edition, making the competition even more exciting for everyone involved.
How much is the Wimbledon 2024 prize money?
Wimbledon has announced record prize money of £50 million ($63.94 million) for this year’s tournament. This amount is 11.9% higher than last year’s and double the prize money from 2014.
The winners of the men’s and women’s singles will each get £2.7 million, up from £2.35 million last year. First-round losers will receive £60,000, an increase of £5,000 from 2023. The runners-up will be awarded £1.4 million each.
When is Wimbledon 2024 starting?
Wimbledon 2024 is set to begin on Monday, July 1st, and will run until Sunday, July 14th. This famous grass court Grand Slam tournament will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
Who are the defending champions?
Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova as the defending champions. Last year, Wimbledon reported a turnover of £380.2 million and a profit of £53.8 million.
| PRIZE MONEY AT WIMBLEDON SINCE 2014 | ||
| YEAR | TOTAL PRIZE MONEY (in £) | MEN’S/WOMEN’S SINGLES (in £) |
| 2014 | 25,000,000 | 1,760,000 |
| 2015 | 26,750,000 | 1,880,000 |
| 2016 | 28,100,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 2017 | 31,600,000 | 2,200,000 |
| 2018 | 34,000,000 | 2,250,000 |
| 2019 | 38,000,000 | 2,350,000 |
| 2020 | Tournament Cancelled | Tournament Cancelled |
| 2021 | 35,000,000 | 1,700,000 |
| 2022 | 40,350,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 2023 | 44,700,000 | 2,350,000 |
| 2024 | 50,000,000 | 2,700,000 |
Alcaraz & Sinner: One Slam Each, Record 2024 Prize Money
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have each won one Grand Slam title so far this year. As they head into Wimbledon, they will compete for a share of the record prize money announced for 2024. This year’s tournament will have a total prize pool of £50 million, with the men’s and women’s singles champions each receiving £2.7 million. The increased prize money adds extra excitement and motivation for all the players, including Alcaraz and Sinner.
Novak Djokovic fitness doubts, Rafael Nadal is out
Novak Djokovic’s fitness seems to be uncertain for Wimbledon 2024, as there are concerns about his physical condition following the court slip incident he had to deal with at the Roland Garros 2024.
Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal will not participate in the Wimbledon 2024 Championships. Instead, he is focusing on preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics, which start in July. Nadal has chosen to skip Wimbledon this year to ensure he is in the best possible shape for the Olympics. This decision is important for him as he aims to perform well in Paris.
Who Holds The Most Wimbledon Titles – Men’s Singles?
| MOST WIMBLEDON TITLES – MEN’S SINGLES | ||||
| RANK | PLAYER | COUNTRY | TITLES | YEARS WON |
| 1 | Roger Federer | Switzerland | 8 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017 |
| 2 | Pete Sampras | United States | 7 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| 3 | William Renshaw | United Kingdom | 7 | 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889 |
| 4 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia | 7 | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 |
| 5 | Björn Borg | Sweden | 5 | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Novak will look to match Roger Federer’s record
If he recovers fully, Novak Djokovic will aim to match Roger Federer’s record of most Wimbledon titles in the men’s singles. Currently, Federer holds the record with 8 titles, while Djokovic has 7 titles. If Djokovic wins Wimbledon this year, he will tie with Federer for the most titles in the tournament’s history.
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Atharva Shetye
