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South China Morning Post
an hour ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Wimbledon 2025 prize money: how much do winners of men's, women's and doubles finals get?
The four grand slams offer a trophy and a place in the history books, as well as significant prize money. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon 2025, the third major of the year: When is Wimbledon taking place? The Championships will run from June 30 to July 13. What is the total prize fund? The total prize money is a record £53.5 million (US$71.63 million), a 7 per cent increase on 2024 and double what was offered a decade ago. How much will men's and women's singles players earn? First round: £66,000 (US$90,500) Second round: £99,000 Third round: £152,000 Round of 16: £240,000 Quarter-finals: £400,000 Semi-finals: £775,000 Runner-up: £1,520,000
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'I deserve it' - GB qualifier wants prize money change
British qualifier Oliver Tarvet has called for a change in United States college rules after being unable to claim all the prize money he will earn from reaching the Wimbledon main 21, moved into the first round - where players receive £66,000 - after winning his third and final qualifying match on Englishman studies at the University of San Diego and has developed his game in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) NCAA rules, players are restricted in how much they can claim from professional Friday, Tarvet explained players are allowed $10,000 (£7,290) in profit every year, as well as any expenses incurred during the events."I know there have been complaints about it but I don't want to speak too much about it and overstep the mark," he said. "But in my opinion, I've worked hard to get this money. I don't feel like it's undeserved the money that I've got. "I think it would be good to see a change in the rules of the NCAA, but at the same time, I don't want to get involved. It's not really my place. "But I've done well this week. I think I deserve this money."Earlier this year, American college player Reese Brantmeier launched a class action, external against the NCAA over the 20, was joined by Australian player Maya Joint - who forfeited more than $200,000 (£145,000) in US Open prize money after reaching the fourth round last year - as a co-plaintiff. Black players still 'face barrier' in tennis Britain's Jay Clarke believes there is still a "barrier" stopping young black tennis players from developing in the month, the LTA launched its 'equity, diversity and inclusion plan', saying it will "not be satisfied until the diversity of everyone involved in tennis reflects the diversity of the communities in the country".Clarke, 26, is among several British top-200 players with black or mixed heritage, including Heather Watson, Paul Jubb and George Loffhagen."It is nice to see more black players breaking through and hopefully we can inspire more kids to pick up a racquet," said 26-year-old Clarke, who plays Dan Evans in the Wimbledon first round."I think there is still a barrier and the sport is not amazingly accessible for black players. "The LTA have done good things to resurface park courts and give people opportunities."The most important thing is seeing people like yourself playing and doing well on the big stages. Representation is important."This summer, Wimbledon is marking the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe's victory at the All England Club - the first black tennis player to win a Grand Slam men's singles titleAshe, who won three major titles, has been one of Clarke's biggest inspirations after being told the American player's story."Having a black man win Wimbledon was amazing for my dad to see and that was passed on to me," Clarke added."I watched highlights of him when I was younger and my dad used to get me to play differently - that's how I learned to play the sport."
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The bizarre reason British No 719 WON'T be able to claim £66,000 prize money after qualifying for main Wimbledon draw
This is the bizarre reason that a British tennis player ranked number 719 in the world cannot claim his £66,000 prize money after qualifying for Wimbledon on Thursday. Oliver Tarvet, 21, recorded the biggest win of his career as he edged past Belgian world number 144 Alexander Blockx, 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-1, in the final round of qualifying on Thursday. His win means there will be 23 British players, 13 men and 10 women, in the singles draw when Wimbledon begins on 30 June, which is the most since 1984. However, Tarvet, who hails from St Albans, Hertfordshire, will not be able to take home the majority of his £66,000 prize money. But that has not deterred the Brit after he managed to qualify for his home Grand Slam for the first time. Speaking after his match, he said: 'There's a lot of emotions, but the main one is just happiness. Ever since I was a little kid, it's been my dream.' It marked the Brit's biggest win of his career as he won a best-of-five set match for the first time He cannot claim most of his prize money as he currently plays on the US collegiate circuit and has one year remaining of his degree at the University of San Diego - and most college sports in the United States are amateur. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred after a player had managed to qualify for the main draw at SW19. Last year, Australian Maya Joint, who beat Emma Raducanu at Eastbourne earlier this week, forfeited more than $200,000 (£145,000) in prize money, after reaching the second round of the US Open while she was an amateur at the University of Texas. Student athletes can claim up to $10,000 (£7,300) per year from any prize money, which they can use to put towards expenses and entrance fees. Tarvet joked that he could subsequently afford to fly his coach home via private jet despite not being allowed to claim all of his prize money. He added: 'It's a little bit awkward because I've got to find a lot of expenses and I really want to come back to University of San Diego to complete my fourth year. 'What they've done for me is just incredible and I'm so grateful. I want to spend my fourth year there and really leave my mark on US history. 'I can claim up to $10,000 so I might be flying my coach on a private jet at home.'
RNZ News
21 hours ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Battle over how much cash Auckland City players will get from Club World Cup
Players from Auckland City FC celebrate after their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 game against CA Boca Juniors. Photo: ALEX GRIMM / AFP They earned $6 million as a participation fee as the Oceania representative, and then picked up a further $1.6 million for their draw with Argentinean side Boca Juniors in their last group game. But Auckland City general manager Gordon Watson said the exact breakdown of the prize money was yet to be determined. "We are in mediation with New Zealand Football over the destiny of the prize money," Watson told RNZ. New Zealand Football said in a statement "while the exact amounts are commercially sensitive, a portion of the FIFA Club World Cup prize money goes to Auckland City FC and an amount is also allocated to support the sustainability of clubs in our National League system." Watson indicated to RNZ that he felt the players should receive some form of payout. However, he said there are strict regulations around payments to National League players who can only receive expenses. The Auckland squad is made up players with regular jobs including teachers, community coaches, sales reps and warehouse workers. The club qualified for the tournament as Oceania Champions League winners. From 2026, the new Oceania Pro-League will decide the qualifier. The clubs are yet to be finalised but Watson said Auckland City hasn't applied. Auckland City are the Club World Cup tournament's record appearance holders with 13 appearances. The prize money ballooned this year when the tournament expanded to 32 teams and had a total prize pool of $1.6 billion. Previously, Auckland City has used some of their prize money to develop the game in the community including a coaching programme and facilities at nearby Mt Roskill Intermediate School. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Oman Cricket to disburse T20 World Cup prize money shortly
MUSCAT: Oman Cricket (OC) has confirmed that the prize money awarded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the team's participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be disbursed to the full squad (squad comprises of players and support staff) by July 2025. The total amount of USD 225,000 is set to be shared among full squad, in line with ICC regulations. The OC board's decision follows various emergency meetings convened over the last 8 months on this topic. The board reiterated that the delay in disbursement was procedural, dependent on formal post-event clarifications from the ICC, which are typically received after global tournaments. Walkout before ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup At the centre of the controversy lies a highly unusual and deeply concerning episode in October 2024, when 11 senior players, including then captain Aqib Ilyas and ex-skipper Zeeshan Maqsood, withdrew from national duty hours before Oman's campaign at the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, which was held in Muscat. While concerns over the delayed prize money had been raised, Oman Cricket officials, including OC Chairman Pankaj Khimji, had repeatedly assured the players that payments would be made in full following the ICC's confirmation of the allocation and structure. Despite these reassurances, the group of players escalated the situation and refused to play, putting Oman's international commitment at serious risk. 'The players had every right to seek clarity, and we were transparent about the timelines involved,' said Pankaj Khimji. 'But to walk out at the last moment — just hours before representing the nation — was not only irresponsible, but it was also an insult to the entire team, the coaching staff, the board, and most importantly, the nation they were supposed to serve.' Board takes disciplinary action Following the walkout, the OC Board met twice in emergency sessions and unanimously resolved to terminate the central contracts of the 11 players and bar them from all national and domestic cricket until further notice. The decision was in line with the players' contractual obligations, which the board emphasised the players had clearly breached. The suspended players were Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood, Ayaan Khan, Kashyap Prajapati, Shoaib Khan, Ahmed Fayyaz Butt, Pratik Athavale, Kaleemullah, Rafiullah, Naseem Khushi, and Khalid Kail. Khimji reiterated that this was not a routine disciplinary matter but a serious act of disruption that almost compromised Oman's participation in a major tournament. The board described the episode as a coordinated walkout that amounted to 'blackmail', an act of pressure unbecoming of national representatives. The OC chairman also strongly criticised the involvement of the World Cricketers' Association (WCA), accusing it of orchestrating unrest within the squad at a critical time. 'It is evident that the players were heavily influenced and misled by external voices — particularly the WCA — which encouraged them to abandon their duties under the guise of advocacy. What happened was not protest, but provocation,' Khimji said. 'The WCA played an active role in sowing distrust and destabilising the team environment. The players were urged to take a drastic and unjustified stance, despite having my personal assurance that the prize money would be paid in full — regardless of whether they played the Emerging Cup or not. Such interference is unacceptable, and we cannot allow outside entities to manipulate our national team cricketers.' New leadership, new momentum In the wake of the withdrawals, a new squad was swiftly assembled under the leadership of experienced batter Jatinder Singh. With limited time to prepare, the revamped team regrouped and has since shown tremendous character. Under Jatinder's captaincy, Oman have won 9 out of 11 matches in the ongoing **ICC World Cup League 2, showcasing both resilience and emerging talent. The performance has helped restore belief in the team and underlined the depth of cricketing potential in the Sultanate. OC Treasurer Alkesh Joshi said: 'The response of the new squad has been nothing short of inspirational. They've played with heart, discipline, and a sense of responsibility — everything the national jersey should represent. It is a shame that the barred players came under the influence of certain people and organisations and threatened the sanctity of the game.' Transparency measures and way forward To avoid future lapses, Oman Cricket has constituted a special internal committee to investigate the communication gap around the prize money and to recommend a more robust, transparent structure for tournament-based remunerations and player engagement ahead. Joshi said: 'This was an isolated incident, but it showed us the need for stronger systems. We will ensure that players are never left uncertain about their entitlements — but also that professional commitments are never compromised.' Oman Cricket reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of the national team and ensuring that the values of discipline and respect for the nation remain non-negotiable. Khimji said that over the years, the players have been the largest beneficiaries of Oman Cricket's growth, with a sizeable percentage of ICC grants spent on their development. 'As an Associate nation, we have been at the forefront — not only in building world-class infrastructure — but also in treating our players like family. They have never been treated unfairly. This incident has been deeply unfortunate.' 'Our doors are open to talent, but closed to indiscipline,' added the Oman Cricket president. 'We will continue to support our players and honour their efforts — but we expect them, in turn, to honour the nation and the badge they wear.'
