Tennis fans are in for a blockbuster showdown this Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet once again in a Grand Slam final—this time on the hallowed grass of Wimbledon.
It’s their fourth consecutive final clash, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Alcaraz looks to defend his back-to-back Wimbledon titles from 2023 and 2024, while Sinner is aiming to dethrone the Spaniard and solidify his hold on the ATP’s No. 1 ranking.
Both stars arrive at the final with momentum. Sinner delivered a dominant straight-sets win over former World No.1 Novak Djokovic (6-3, 6-3, 6-4) in the semifinals.
While Alcaraz had to dig deep to overcome American Taylor Fritz in four sets (6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6). But beyond legacy and rankings, Sunday’s final also features one of the most lucrative prize pools of the year.
Record prize money on the line
Wimbledon increased its total prize fund by 8.2% in 2025 compared to last year, setting up a record-setting payday for both finalists. Just by reaching the final, both Alcaraz and Sinner are guaranteed $2,061,880 in earnings and 1,300 ATP points.
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The champion, however, will walk away with a staggering $4,069,500—a record for the tournament. Should Alcaraz claim the title, he will surpass the amount he earned in 2024 for winning the same event.
Meanwhile, a win for Sinner would add another major payday to his 2025 haul, which already includes $3.5 million from his Australian Open title earlier this year.
Rankings implications
While Sinner will retain his No. 1 ranking regardless of the result, the final carries weight in the broader ATP points race. Alcaraz must win to defend his 2024 title points and keep the pressure on the Italian in the fight for year-end supremacy.
Historic milestone for Sinner
By reaching the final, Jannik Sinner also joined an elite group. The 22-year-old became just the fifth man since 1995 to reach the final of all four Grand Slam tournaments, a list that includes legends Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray.
Wimbledon 2025 prize money breakdown (Singles – Men’s)
- Champion: $4,069,500
- Runner–up: $2,061,880
- Semifinalists: $1,051,288
- Quarterfinalists: $542,600
- Round of 16: $325,560
- Third Round: $206,188
- Second Round: $134,294
- First Round: $89,529
