Two weeks of riveting tennis action has boiled down to a handful of players vying for the Wimbledon 2024 title across all categories. Even though football is likely to hog a majority of the limelight with two continental tournament finals this weekend, sports fans will make time out for Wimbledon to see who lifts the coveted silverware.
Before we talk in detail about the tournament, here are the pointers you need to keep in mind about the Wimbledon 2024 finals:
- Dates: 13 July (women’s singles), 14 July (men’s singles)
- Venue: Wimbledon, London, England
The oldest and (arguably) the most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon was held for the first time in 1877. Traditionally, it is held as the third Grand Slam of the year after the Australian Open and the French Open.
Speaking of traditions, Wimbledon is the only major tournament to be played on an outdoor grass court. It is also the only competition to follow a strict all-white dress code for its players.
One of the greatest legends in tennis, Roger Federer, earned his moniker of the ‘King of Grass Court’ because of his exploits in this tournament. The former Swiss player has won a record eight titles at Wimbledon. Serbian great Novak Djokovic ranks second with seven crowns.
It is not just the honour and the trophy that the players fight for at the Wimbledon. The Grand Slam comes with a substantial payout structure. So join us as we take a look at the breakdown of the prize money pool for Wimbledon 2024, the schedule (date), the venue for the final, and live streaming details.
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A breakdown of the Wimbledon 2024 prize money pool
According to an official report, the prize money pool for Wimbledon 2024 stands at USD 64.5 million (HKD 503.5 million approx.). The amount has increased by 11.9% from the 2023 edition, reaching an all-time high.
From this pot, the winners of the men’s and women’s singles categories will be rewarded with USD 3.5 million (approx.). Meanwhile, the runners-up in both categories will receive USD 1.8 million.
While the losing semi-finalists of the singles categories will pocket USD 922,911 each, the players who bow out from the quarter-finals will each take home USD 484,044.
Likewise, the winners of the men’s and women’s doubles categories will get USD 839,010, while the runners-up will be rewarded with USD 425,959.
The players who get ousted from the semi-finals of the men’s and women’s doubles divisions will each receive USD 215,561. On the other hand, the losing quarter-finalists will pocket USD 108,426 each.
The winning pair in the mixed doubles category will take home USD 167,802, while the runners-up will get USD 83,901.
A look at the schedule and venue for the finals of Wimbledon 2024
The Wimbledon 2024, which commenced on 1 July, will conclude with the final of the men’s singles category on Sunday, 14 July. Like the rest of the matches of the tournament, the finals will be held at the iconic All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London.
Where to watch the Wimbledon 2024 finals in Hong Kong
Tennis fans in Hong Kong can live stream the finals of Wimbledon 2024 on PCCW, the tournament’s official broadcaster.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
While the women's singles final of Wimbledon 2024 will take place on Saturday,13 July, the men's singles final will be played on Sunday, 14 July.
The prize money pool for Wimbledon 2024 stands at USD 64.5 million (HKD 503.5 million).
The final of Wimbledon 2024 will be played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
