Andy Devaney
Wimbledon’s always been the darling of the summer tennis calendar – tradition, prestige, and a dash of Pimm’s on the side. But 2025 has upped the ante.
This year, both the men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket a jaw-dropping £3 million each. That’s right – three. million. quid. Enough to make Centre Court’s strawberries feel seriously underdressed.
The All England Club confirmed the increase this week, marking an 11.1% jump from last year’s figure of £2.7 million. The Wimbledon prize fund has ballooned steadily since 2022, when winners took home £2 million apiece. That’s a 50% increase over just three years, with each season setting a new benchmark for financial reward at the oldest Grand Slam in tennis.
Here’s how the upward climb looks year-by-year:
2022: £2,000,000
2023: £2,350,000
2024: £2,700,000
2025: £3,000,000
The total prize pool for Wimbledon 2025 now stands at £53.5 million – a 7% rise on last year – underscoring the tournament’s commitment to rewarding excellence in an era where tennis continues to grow both commercially and globally. For context, this makes Wimbledon’s singles champion prize the most lucrative among the four Grand Slams.
According to the All England Club, the increase reflects ongoing efforts to “recognise the pivotal role players have in making The Championships one of the most watched and prestigious events in world sport.”
Of course, while the game remains steeped in tradition – from the all-white dress code to the quiet reverence of the crowd – it’s clear that the financial side is marching into the future with all the subtlety of a Nick Kyrgios press conference.
Wimbledon’s growing purse also sends a broader message: this is not just a tournament of heritage, but one that understands the evolving economics of modern sport.
Equal prize money for men and women, record-breaking payouts, and a total fund that dwarfs some of its Grand Slam counterparts—Wimbledon isn’t just keeping up, it’s setting the pace.
With the tournament underway and the world’s best vying for glory on the grass, one thing’s for certain: whoever hoists the silverware this July will not only make history – they’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.
