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The 2024 Wimbledon Championships were held from July 1 to July 14 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The tournament featured remarkable performances across all categories, highlighting both seasoned champions and emerging talents.

Men’s Singles

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his title by defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set final. The match ended with a scoreline of 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, marking Alcaraz’s continued rise in the tennis world​.

Women’s Singles

Barbora Krejčíková won her first Wimbledon title by beating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. This victory marked Krejčíková’s second Grand Slam title and her first on the grass courts of Wimbledon.

Men’s Doubles

The duo of Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara secured their first Grand Slam title in men’s doubles. They defeated Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell in a closely contested final, winning 6-7(7), 7-6(8), 7-6(9)​.

Women’s Doubles

Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend emerged as champions in the women’s doubles. They overcame Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe with a score of 7-6(5), 7-6(1), marking Townsend’s first major women’s doubles title and Siniaková’s ninth​.

Mixed Doubles

In the 2024 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles final, the duo of Hsieh Su-Wei and Jan Zielinski triumphed over Santiago Gonzalez and Giuliana Olmos. They won the match with a score of 6-4, 6-2, securing their second mixed doubles Grand Slam title of the year​. Hsieh and Zielinski showcased a dominant performance throughout the tournament, capping it off with a decisive victory in the final​.

Wheelchair Tennis

  • Men’s Wheelchair Singles: Alfie Hewett won his first Wimbledon singles title, defeating Martin De La Puente 6-2, 6-3 to complete his career Grand Slam​.
  • Women’s Wheelchair Singles: Diede de Groot continued her dominance by winning her 15th consecutive Grand Slam title and sixth Wimbledon singles title.
  • Men’s Wheelchair Doubles: Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid claimed their sixth Wimbledon doubles title, overcoming Tokito Oda and Takuya Miki​.
  • Women’s Wheelchair Doubles: Yui Kamiji and Kgothatso Montjane won the title, defeating Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffioen​​.

Notable Highlights

  • Alfie Hewett: His victories in both singles and doubles highlighted his outstanding performance and determination.
  • Barbora Krejčíková: Her win in the women’s singles underscored her adaptability and skill across different surfaces.

Current ATP and WTA Rankings

ATP Rankings

  1. Jannik Sinner – After a stellar season, Sinner has secured the top spot in the ATP rankings.
  2. Novak Djokovic – Despite a strong year, Djokovic is currently ranked second.
  3. Carlos Alcaraz – The defending Wimbledon champion is holding the third position.
  4. Alexander Zverev
  5. Daniil Medvedev
  6. Alex de Minaur
  7. Hubert Hurkacz
  8. Andrey Rublev
  9. Casper Ruud
  10. Grigor Dimitrov

WTA Rankings

  1. Iga Swiatek – Continues her dominance at the top of the WTA rankings.
  2. Coco Gauff
  3. Aryna Sabalenka
  4. Elena Rybakina
  5. Jasmine Paolini – After a strong performance at Wimbledon, Paolini has moved into the top five.
  6. Jessica Pegula
  7. Qinwen Zheng
  8. Maria Sakkari
  9. Danielle Collins
  10. Barbora Krejčíková – The Wimbledon champion’s ranking has improved following her recent victory.

These rankings reflect the dynamic changes and impressive performances seen during the 2024 season, especially at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon 2024 Prize Money Breakdown

The 2024 Wimbledon Championships featured a record total prize money of £50 million, marking an increase of 11.9% from the previous year’s £44.7 million. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the prize money across various categories:

Singles (Men’s and Women’s)

  • Winner: £2.7 million
  • Runner-up: £1.4 million
  • Semi-finalists: £715,000
  • Quarter-finalists: £375,000
  • Fourth Round: £226,000
  • Third Round: £143,000
  • Second Round: £93,000
  • First Round: £60,000

Doubles (Men’s and Women’s)

  • Winners: £650,000 per team
  • Runners-up: £330,000 per team
  • Semi-finalists: £167,000 per team
  • Quarter-finalists: £84,000 per team
  • Third Round: £42,000 per team
  • Second Round: £25,000 per team
  • First Round: £15,750 per team

Mixed Doubles

  • Winners: £146,000 per team
  • Runners-up: £73,000 per team
  • Semi-finalists: £36,000 per team
  • Quarter-finalists: £18,000 per team
  • Third Round: £9,500 per team
  • Second Round: £4,750 per team
  • First Round: £2,750 per team

Wheelchair and Quad Wheelchair Events

The total prize money for the wheelchair and quad wheelchair competitions reached £1 million for the first time, with significant increases across all rounds.

This record prize pool underscores Wimbledon’s commitment to rewarding players and investing in the future of tennis.

The 2024 Wimbledon Championships showcased high levels of competition, dramatic matches, and historic achievements, making it a memorable event in the tennis calendar.

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