Wimbledon reveals record 2025 prize money – but defends finals start time change
The key changes made to this year’s Wimbledon
- Wimbledon singles champions in 2025 will receive £3 million, a £300,000 increase from the £2.7 million awarded to Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024.
- The total prize pot for Wimbledon 2025 has increased to £53.5 million, a 7 per cent rise from last year, with first-round losers receiving £66,000, a 10 per cent increase.
- The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has changed the start time of the singles finals from 2pm to 4pm to improve the experience for all involved, including ensuring champions are crowned before a wider audience.
- AELTC chief executive Sally Bolton stated the decision to change the start time involved extensive data analysis to enhance the experience for fans and ensure champions are seen by a larger audience.
- Wimbledon 2025 will eliminate line judges for the first time in its 147-year history, using automated electronic line calling (Hawk-Eye) on all 18 match courts, aligning with the ATP Tour's standards.