Wimbledon final prize money: How much does the women's singles winner earn?

Wimbledon first: The 2026 Wimbledon women's singles final features an exciting all-Czech matchup between Karolína Muchová and Linda Nosková.This marks the first time two players from the same nation have met in the championship match at the All England Club since the Williams sisters in 2009.

Prize money payout: The prize money for this year's tournament has reached an all-time high, with a total pot of £64.2million up for grabs. From this record-breaking pool, the winner of the women's singles final will take home a staggering £3.6m.

Runner-up's reward: Even in defeat, the runner-up is heavily rewarded and will receive a substantial £1.8m for reaching the championship match. This represents a notable 20 per cent increase in the payouts for the singles finalists compared to the 2025 tournament.

Muchova form: Muchová earned her spot in the final by overcoming a tough draw, which included defeating her compatriot Barbora Krejíková. She then dispatched Naomi Osaka and secured a hard-fought victory over American star Coco Gauff to reach her second career major final.

Noskova form: Nosková won the Berlin Open just prior to Wimbledon and has maintained her exceptional form throughout the grass-court Grand Slam. Her impressive route to her maiden major final included straight-set victories over Elise Mertens and Marta Kostyuk.

Pay controversy: Despite the record payouts, the 2026 tennis season has been heavily overshadowed by ongoing pay disputes between players and Grand Slam organisers. Many athletes argue they only receive about 15 per cent of tournament revenues and they are demanding a 22 per cent share.

On strike: This controversy led to organised protests at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon earlier this year. Competitors actively restricted their media availability to highlight their frustrations before constructive talks eventually began to resolve the stand-off.

Battle for equality: Historically, female players had to campaign tirelessly for decades to achieve financial parity with their male counterparts at the major tournaments. Wimbledon finally introduced equal prize money for men and women across all rounds in 2007, marking a landmark decision for gender equality in sports.