The All England Club has made a groundbreaking announcement for The Championships 2024: the total prize money fund has reached an unprecedented £50 million, which is a 100% increase compared to 2014 when the tournament offered £25 million.
Record prizes for singles champions
In a thrilling boost for the top competitors, the gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles champions will each receive £2.7 million, with the runners-up taking home £1.4 million. All stages of the singles competition have seen notable increases from the previous year, from a 19.2% increase for the semifinalists who will receive £715,000 each to a 9.1% increase for first-round participants who are guaranteed £60,000.
Significant increases in doubles, wheelchair and qualifying events
The enhancements are not limited to the singles matches. The ladies’ and gentlemen’s doubles prize money fund has been increased by 11.9%, reflecting Wimbledon’s commitment to all forms of the sport.
One of the most notable increases is in the wheelchair tennis events. The singles and doubles draws for wheelchair tennis will expand to 16 players and eight teams, respectively. The prize money for the wheelchair and quad wheelchair events has been set at £1 million, marking a historic moment for the sport at Wimbledon.
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