Carlos Alcaraz is set to earn a record £3 million in prize money should he secure his third consecutive Wimbledon singles title next month.
The 22-year-old Spaniard is currently celebrating and resting in Ibiza after his remarkable five-set, five-and-a-half-hour victory over Jannik Sinner in the French Open final.
In what has been described as a Roland Garros classic, Alcaraz overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Sinner.
The current Wimbledon champion is considered a joint 6-4 favorite for the title alongside Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, reflecting the bookmakers` view that they are equally likely to win.
Achieving a third consecutive victory would mean his prize money increases by £300,000 compared to the £2.7 million he received when he won the men`s singles title eleven months ago.
Wimbledon, consistent with the other three Grand Slam tournaments, maintains equal prize money for both male and female competitors.
This means the reigning ladies` singles champion, Barbora Krejčíková, would receive the same financial reward if she successfully defends her title.
The runners-up in both the men`s and women`s singles events will earn £1.52 million. This highlights the immense financial stake, where in a tight match, such as one decided by a final-set tie-break or just a few games, marginal differences could mean a £1.5 million swing.
The overall prize fund for the 2025 tournament, scheduled to begin on Monday, June 30, will increase by 7 per cent, rising from £50 million to £53.5 million.
Even players eliminated in the first round of the main draw will see an increase, receiving £66,000, which is £6,000 more than they would have earned at the previous Championships.
For context, in 2015, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams each received £1.88 million as the singles champions.
This increase in prize money follows the announcement last year that ticket prices for the finals at the All England Club would reach record levels this year.
A new ticket pricing structure divides seats across the venue into three distinct categories.
The least expensive tickets, located in the back six rows, will be available for £240.
The six rows in front of those will cost £295, while the most premium tier is priced at £315.
A spokesperson for Wimbledon commented that ticket pricing for the Championships undergoes careful consideration, with the most significant increases applied to premium seating areas on Centre Court and No. 1 Court.
They added that 20 per cent of all tickets, including grounds passes, have had their prices frozen at 2024 levels.
The spokesperson concluded by expressing satisfaction with receiving a record number of applications for the ticket ballot, noting strong interest from fans in countries like the US, Italy, Ireland, and Germany.
