Wimbledon Runner-Up Prize Money: How Much Finalists Earn at SW19
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Introduction
Reaching the final at Wimbledon is the pinnacle of tennis achievement—yet coming second still commands a substantial financial reward. As The Championships continue to break prize-money records, understanding exactly how much runner-ups take home across all events offers insight into the rewards of reaching Centre Court. In 2025, Wimbledon’s total purse hit £53.5 million, up 7% on 2024 (People.com). This article breaks down the runner-up payouts for every discipline—from gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles to doubles, mixed doubles, wheelchair and quad events—traces their growth, compares them with champion cheques, and answers your top questions about finalist earnings.
1. Defining “Runner-Up” Prize Money
At Wimbledon, “runner-up” refers to competitors or pairs defeated in the final match of their draw. Prize money is awarded per team in doubles events and per player in singles and wheelchair draws. All figures below are in British pounds sterling.
2. Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Singles Runner-Up
- Amount: £1 520 000 per player (Wimbledon) (an 8.6% increase on 2024).
- Context: Up from £1 400 000 in 2024, runners-up now earn just over half of the £3 000 000 champion’s cheque.
- Significance: Singles finalist pay represents 7.8% of the total £19.414 million singles fund per draw (Wimbledon).
3. Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles Runner-Up
- Amount: £345 000 per team (£172 500 per player) (Wimbledon) (up 4.5% from 2024).
- Comparison: Champions receive £680 000 per team; runners-up get just over half that sum.
- Fund Share: Doubles runner-up prize is 5.7% of the £6.034 million combined doubles pool (Wimbledon).
4. Mixed Doubles Runner-Up
- Amount: £68 000 per team (£34 000 per player) (Wimbledon) (up 4.6%).
- Context: Mixed doubles champions earn £135 000 per pair; the runner-up gets roughly half.
- Fund Share: Represents 14.0% of the £485 000 mixed doubles total (Wimbledon).
5. Wheelchair Singles Runner-Up
- Men’s & Women’s: £36 000 per player (Wimbledon) (up 5.9%).
- Significance: Champions earn £68 000; runners-up nearly 53% of the winner’s payout.
- Fund Share: £36 000 is 11.7% of the £303 000 combined wheelchair singles pool (Wimbledon).
6. Wheelchair Doubles Runner-Up
- Amount: £15 000 per pair (Wimbledon) (up 7.1%).
- Comparison: Winners get £30 000 per pair; runner-up share is exactly half.
- Fund Share: Represents 17.6% of the £85 000 wheelchair doubles pot (Wimbledon).
7. Quad Singles & Doubles Runner-Up
- Quad Singles: £36 000 per player (Wimbledon) (up 5.9%).
- Quad Doubles: £15 000 per pair (Wimbledon) (up 7.1%).
- Context: Identical runner-up payouts to wheelchair events emphasize parity.
8. Invitation Doubles Runner-Up
- Amount: £28 000 per pair (Wimbledon).
- Note: Invitation doubles are exhibition events; runner-up prize is slightly below mixed doubles.
9. Historical Growth of Runner-Up Earnings
Since 2012, Wimbledon has steadily increased runner-up payouts:
- Singles: Up 60% from £950 000 in 2012 to £1 520 000 in 2025.
- Doubles: Runners-up per team rose from £240 000 to £345 000 (+44%).
- Wheelchair & Quad: Runner-up payouts nearly doubled, reflecting greater investment in inclusivity.
These growth rates track closely with Wimbledon’s overall prize-money increases, driven by rising revenues and player advocacy (People.com).
10. Champion vs. Runner-Up: The Financial Gap
| Event | Winner (per) | Runner-Up (per) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | £3 000 000 | £1 520 000 | 1.97 : 1 |
| Doubles (per team) | £680 000 | £345 000 | 1.97 : 1 |
| Mixed Doubles (pair) | £135 000 | £68 000 | 1.99 : 1 |
| Wheelchair Singles | £68 000 | £36 000 | 1.89 : 1 |
| Wheelchair Doubles | £30 000 | £15 000 | 2 : 1 |
Across events, champions earn roughly double the runners-up, underscoring the financial prestige of lifting the Venus or Currie Cup.
Conclusion
Wimbledon’s 2025 runner-up prizes—ranging from £1.52 million in singles to £15 000 in wheelchair doubles—reflect the All England Club’s commitment to rewarding finalists generously. As the tournament’s purse grows, so too do the earnings for those who come within one match of glory. Whether on Centre Court or in the wheelchair draw, reaching the final is not only a career highlight but a significant financial milestone.
Top 10 Questions & Answers
- How much do singles runners-up earn at Wimbledon 2025?
£1 520 000 per player (Wimbledon). - What is the doubles runner-up cheque?
£345 000 per team (£172 500 per player) (Wimbledon). - How much do mixed doubles finalists get?
£68 000 per pair (Wimbledon). - What is the wheelchair singles runner-up payout?
£36 000 per player (Wimbledon). - How much do quad doubles finalists earn?
£15 000 per pair (Wimbledon). - Is runner-up pay half of the champion’s?
Approximately—champions earn about double runners-up across all events. - How much has singles runner-up pay increased since 2012?
Up about 60%, from £950 000 to £1 520 000. - Do invitation doubles finalists get prize money?
Yes—£28 000 per pair for runner-up (Wimbledon). - What percentage of the singles fund goes to runner-ups?
Roughly 7.8% of the £19.414 million singles fund per draw. - Are doubles runner-up payouts per team or per player?
Per team, then split equally between partners.