The stakes are high, but so is the reward at Wimbledon! Jasmine Paolini’s “dream” run to the Wimbledon finals has finally turned into reality. But so has Barbora Krejcikova’s, who “didn’t expect to go this far,” in the first place. As the Wimbledon stage sets itself to welcome the two debutants at the final event, one might also wonder about the amount they are taking home along with the trophy. Worry not, we have got you covered!

Like every year, Wimbledon has turned heads in the tennis world with its whopping $63.47 million total prize pool this season, (as per The Sporting News). With an increase of approximately $7 million compared to the last time ($56,600,000), the tournament has bid adieu to any parity between men’s and women’s categories in prize money. As a result, both the singles winners at the All England Club will bag a total of $3.42 million ($3,427,396 approx.). Will Jasmine Paolini have this staggering amount to her name, or will it be Barbora Krejcikova?

You can call your shots now, but one thing is clear: none of them is going home empty-handed. This is because the runner-up of the event is also getting $1.77 million ($1,777,168, approx.). While Jasmine Paolini has not qualified past the first round at Wimbledon over the last three years, on the other hand, Krejcikova has a different story. The Czech player has never crossed the boundary of Round 16 since 2021.

Nevertheless, both are lucky this season as they are not only getting an opportunity to earn a first Wimbledon Grand Slam, but they are also vying for a winner’s prize money, which is 14.9% more than last year’s ($2,741,726). All thanks to the growing popularity of the event worldwide! But wait, even the runners-up’s amount has also faced a similar fate, with an increase of 19.1% compared to last year ($1,370,863).

Pleased at the entire scenario, the chairperson of the All England Club, Debbie Jevans, declared, “Interest in attending Wimbledon has never been greater, with unprecedented demand for tickets through our public ballot and corporate hospitality. A thriving, successful championship gives us the opportunity to give back: to the sport, to our local community, and to strategically invest for the future.” Before the match begins, let’s also take a look at Wimbledon’s prize money compared to the U.S. Open.

Here’s where Wimbledon’s winner’s prize money stands as compared to the U.S. Open (2023)!

What’s more prestigious to win: Wimbledon or the U.S. Open that follows after? Well, the debate is endless, but in terms of prize money, a distinct scenario is observed. If one takes an example from the recent past, the U.S. Open is always known to pay the most to its winners. Last year, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff’s prize money perfectly defined it. After all, both of them won $3 million along with the honorable title. However, as compared to the past, after the COVID lockdown, the difference in both tournaments’ prize money has become comparatively smaller.

As of now, Wimbledon ($3.42 million) is surpassing the U.S. Open ($3 million last year) in terms of the winner’s money. But wait, the U.S. Open has yet to begin this season. Therefore, keep an eye out to see the difference in money between the two. Currently, it’s all about Wimbledon! And as the two take on each other in one of the grandest events of tennis, it also reminds us that it’s also a chance for Barbora Krejcikova or Jasmine Paolini to change their lives forever!