How much money did Barbora Krejcikova, Jasmine Paolini and Emma Raducanu win at Wimbledon?
Barbora Krejcikova was an impressive winner of a thrilling women’s final at Wimbledon and it secured her the biggest payday of her career.
Krejcikova kept the Venus Rosewater Dish in Czech hands following Marketa Vondrousova’s surprise triumph last year by claiming a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory over popular Italian Jasmine Paolini.
Krejcikova’s win comes 26 years after Novotna won her only slam title, lifting the trophy she most wanted having famously cried on the shoulder of the Duchess of Kent five years previously following defeat by Steffi Graf.
Novotna took a teenage Krejcikova under her wing but died of cancer in 2017 aged 49 before she could see her protege flourish in the professional game.
Both Krejcikova and Paolini took their time to rise through the ranks in singles, with the Czech thought of as a doubles specialist prior to her surprise French Open victory in 2021.
It is only this season, meanwhile, that Paolini has emerged at the top level, reaching her first slam final at Roland Garros a month ago.
With equal prize money in place for the men’s and women’s draw at all four Grand Slams, Krejcikova claimed a stunning £2.7million for her Wimbledon triumph.
It was the second biggest prize money haul of her career, with her French Open title win in 2021 securing her a €1,400,000 prize cheque.
“I don’t have any words right now, it’s just unbelievable, it’s definitely the best day of my tennis career and also the best day of my life,” said Krejcikova.
“It’s super difficult to explain what I’m feeling right now. I would like to congratulate Jasmine and her team, she had great two weeks, it was a great final and we were fighting for every point.
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“At the end I was the lucky one but it has been amazing what she’s been able to achieve in just a short period, so again congratulations
“Well, I think nobody believes it that I got to the final and nobody believes that I won Wimbledon. I still can’t believe it.
“Two weeks ago I had a very tough match, and I wasn’t in good shape before that because I was injured and ill. I didn’t really have a good beginning to the season. It’s unbelievable I’m stood here now and I’ve won Wimbledon. I have no idea how this happened.”
Paolini has had a remarkable few weeks, as she claimed as €1,200,000 cheque for finishing as runner-up to world No 1 Iga Swiatek.
Now she has claimed a bumper £1,400,000 cash prize as a losing finalist at Wimbledon.
“The last two months have been crazy for me,” said Paolini. “I want to thank my team, my family. They always support me and I wouldn’t be here without them.
“The crowd have been amazing. I received a lot of support. Just incredible to feel the love from them, I enjoy it so much.
“Today I am a little bit sad. I try to keep smiling because I have to remember today is still a good day, I made the final of Wimbledon.
“I remember as a kid watching the final and cheering for Federer I have to say. It’s been a beautiful two weeks and I want to thank everyone who made it possible. The ball kids, the LTA. I’ll forget someone but please don’t be mad at me.”
The huge prize money on offer at Wimbledon ensured some big windfalls for players who enjoyed strong runs over the last couple of weeks.
Qualifier Lulu Sun sealed a big payday as she claimed a £375,000 cheque after her run to the quarter-finals.
Even though Britain’s Emma Raducanu was disappointed to lose against Sun in the fourth round, she took consolation from a £226,000 prize cheque.
