General view of boards showing the draws for the singes competitions ahead of Wimbledon.
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While a place in the history books is the ultimate prize at the four Grand Slams, the significant prize money on offer underscores the immense financial stakes of modern tennis. The Championships at Wimbledon, the third major of the year, are no exception.
Here is a breakdown of the prize pot on offer for the 2025 tournament.
The Championships are set to run from June 30 to July 13.This year's event features a record total prize fund of £53.5 million ($71.63 million). This figure represents a 7 per cent increase on 2024 and is double the amount the tournament offered just a decade ago.
Here is how that prize money breaks down for the men's and women's singles players at each stage:
Singles Prize Money:
First round: £66,000
Second round: £99,000
Third round: £152,000
Round of 16: £240,000
Quarter-finals: £400,000
Semi-finals: £775,000
Runner-up: £1,520,000
Champion: £3,000,000
The £3,000,000 prize for the champion marks a notable increase from the previous year. In 2024, winners Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova each received £2.7 million ($3.61 million).
To put Wimbledon’s prize money in context with the other majors, the 2025 Australian Open saw champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys receive A$3.5 million (£2.26 million) each. At the 2025 French Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff took home €2.55 million ($2.92 million) apiece. Meanwhile, the 2024 US Open awarded its champions, Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, $3.6 million each. These significant pay hikes have been a central demand from the world’s top players in recent communications with the four majors.
Doubles Prize Money:
First round: £16,500
Second round: £26,000
Third round: £43,750
Quarter-finals: £87,500
Semi-finals: £174,000
Runners-up: £345,000
Champion: £680,000
For the mixed doubles event, the prize money is as follows:
First round: £4,500
Second round: £9,000
Quarter-finals: £17,500
Semi-finals: £34,000
Runners-up: £68,000
Champion: £135,000
(With Reuters inputs)