Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic’s decade-long reign on Centre Court at this year’s Wimbledon by taking home the win.
His win made him the youngest Wimbledon men’s champion since Boris Becker’s 1985 success, despite the match being just the 17th time he has ever played on grass.
The 20-year-old, who is the world’s number one tennis player, said winning the second Grand Slam title of his life at the All England Club was the “happiest moment” of his life.
But how much did Alcaraz earn for beating Djokovic at the Wimbledon final? Here is everything we know.
A lifelong dream! 🏆💚 You always have to believe! I'm only 20 years old, everything is happening too fast, but I'm very proud of how we work every day. Thank you everyone for your support, from the bottom of my heart! 🙌🏻😍 @Wimbledon
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 16, 2023
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How much did Alcaraz earn for beating Djokovic in the Wimbledon final?
On top of receiving Wimbledon’s iconic golden trophy, taking home the win comes with a huge cash payout.
The winner of this year’s men’s final, in this case Alcaraz, took home £2.35 million. This is the joint-highest amount of any victor ever, with the first one being won by Djokovic back in 2019 when he defeated Federer.
The Spaniard has already made millions from his success in tennis. In 2023 alone, his major slams have given him £3.69 million.
The runner-up Djokovic, on the other hand, received £1.175 million in cash, making him the first-ever tennis player to surpass the £130 million mark with his wins.
The losing semi-finalists, Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner, each took home £600,000. The quarter-finalists, meanwhile, went home with £340,000 each.
Those who made it to the fourth round left the competition £207,000 richer, while those in the third round received £131,000, while the second-round players got £85,000, with those in the first round receiving £55,000.
This year, cash prizes for the men’s and women’s tournaments have been increased by 10.9 per cent compared to last year. The total prize pot sat at £32,154 million, setting a new record for the competition.
