LONDON: Along with offering a place in the tennis history books, the four Grand Slams —- the biggest events on the tennis calendar —- also provide serious financial incentives for the champions. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:
WHEN IS WIMBLEDON HAPPENING?
The 2023 edition of Wimbledon runs from July 3-16.
WHAT IS THE TOTAL PRIZE FUND IN 2023?
The total prize money is a record 44.7 million pounds ($57.29 million).
It has increased by 11.2% from 2022.
The Chairman of the All England Club, Ian Hewitt, said the goal is to “return the singles champions and runners-up prize money to the levels in 2019 prior to the (COVID-19) pandemic whilst, alongside, providing deserved support for players in the early rounds of the event.”
HOW MUCH WILL MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SINGLES PLAYERS EARN?
First round: £55,000
Second round: £85,000
Third round: £131,000
Round of 16: £207,000
Quarter-finals: £340,000
Semi-finals: £600,000
Finalist: £1.175 million
Winner: £2.35 million
HOW DOES THE WINNER’S PRIZE COMPARE TO 2022?
The winners of the men’s and women’s singles in 2022, Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina, received £2 million each.
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER GRAND SLAMS?
The champions of the Australian Open earlier this year received A$2.975 million ($2.05 million), with Djokovic winning the first Grand Slam of the year for the 10th time while Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first major crown. Djokovic won a record 23rd Grand Slam at the French Open, and Iga Swiatek clinched her third Roland Garros title in June – receiving 2.3 million euros ($2.51 million) in prize money each.
At the U.S. Open last year, Carlos Alcaraz became the second-youngest player to win at Flushing Meadows while Swiatek claimed the women’s singles title, receiving $2.6 million each.
WHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER IN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DOUBLES AT WIMBLEDON IN 2023?
First round: £13,750
Second round: £22,000
Third round: £36,250
Quarter-finals: £75,000
Semi-finals: £150,000
Finalist: £300,000
Winner: £600,000
WHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER IN MIXED DOUBLES AT WIMBLEDON IN 2023?
First round: £4,000
Round two: £7,750
Quarter-finals: £16,500
Semi-finals: £32,000
Finalist: £64,000
Winner: £128,000