About Wimbledon 2024
One of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournaments, the Wimbledon Open, has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877. The 137th edition of the tournament, the 130th staging of the Ladies' Singles Championship event, and the 56th in the Open Era will take place from July 1, 2024, to July 14, 2024.
Wimbledon, commonly known as the Championships, is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments that have been played on outdoor grass courts, with retractable roofs with the two main courts since 2019. The tournament winner in the singles and doubles category will be awarded 2000 points. The Wimbledon Open 2024 winner in the singles and doubles category will take home a cheque worth £50,000,000. For the year 2024, the tournament organizers have raised the prize money to 11.86%, which is greater than the previous year.
Wimbledon Open 2024 is the only major tournament still held on grass. It is the only Grand Slam that still enforces a curfew at night, although matches can now go until 11 p.m. with lights on. The tournament will have 128 players in a single draw and 64 final teams in a doubles draw. The upcoming edition will be the second edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to play on the opening Sunday, or "Middle Sunday". Two-time champion Andy Murray is expected to return to the court.
Wimbledon Open History
Originally known as "The All England Croquet Club," the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is a private organization that was established on July 23, 1868. Its original location was on Wimbledon's Nursery Road, just off Worple Road.
On July 9, 1877, the first Wimbledon Championship got underway, with the Gentlemen's Singles being the only match played. The tournament, which was to last five days, attracted 22 men who each paid a guinea to participate. William Marshall was defeated by veteran Harrovian rackets player Spencer Gore 6-1, 6-2, and 6-4 in 48 minutes.
The ladies' singles competition was added to the club in 1884, and the men's doubles event was moved over from the Oxford University Lawn Tennis Club. In 1913, events for women's and mixed doubles were added.
Due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the All England Club declared in April 2022 that players from Belarus and Russia would not be allowed to participate in the competition. Participation by neutral athletes is also prohibited, unlike the ATP and WTA.
The ATP, ITF, and WTA declared on May 20, 2022, that they would not award ranking points for the competition because they believed the prohibition was unilateral and discriminated against players based on nationality. The All England Club lifted the ban on Russian and Belarusian players on March 31, 2023.
Former World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious, defeating four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic in the final. Marketa Vondrousova is the defending champion in the WTA category in singles categories. It was her first Grand Slam title in her career. The duo of Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski were the winners in the men’s doubles category. Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová have won the Wimbledon Open 2024 title in the women’s doubles category.
Wimbledon Open 2024 Schedule
Wimbledon Open 2024 is scheduled from July 1, 2024, to July 14, 2024. The qualifying matches will begin on June 24, 2024, and continue till June 27, 2024. The final of the tournament will take place on July 14, 2024.
Wimbledon Open 2024 Venue
Every year, Wimbledon is held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in the neighborhood of Wimbledon in southwest London, England. The match is played on the club's grass courts and is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
| Date | Time | Match |
| July 1 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 1st Round |
| July 2 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 1st Round |
| July 3 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round |
| July 4 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round |
| July 5 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round |
| July 6 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round |
| July 7 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 4th Round |
| July 8 | 11:00 AM | Men's & Ladies' 4th Round |
| July 9 | 11:00 AM | Men's Singles Quarterfinals, Ladies' Singles Quarterfinals |
| July 10 | 11:00 AM | Men's Singles Quarterfinals, Ladies' Singles Quarterfinals |
| July 11 | 01:00 PM | Ladies' Singles Semifinals, Mixed Doubles Final |
| July 12 | 01:00 PM | Men's Singles Semifinals |
| July 13 | 02:00 PM | Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final |
| July 14 | 02:00 PM | Men's Singles Final, Ladies' Doubles Final |
Wimbledon Open 2023 Defending Champions
Wimbledon Open 2023 defending champions in singles and doubles category are as follows:
Men Singles – Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz defeated former champion Novak Djokovic in the final by 1–6, 7–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–4 to win his maiden Wimbledon title.
Women Singles – Marketa Vondrousova
Marketa Vondrousova defeated Ons Jabeur by 6-4 and 6-4, becoming the first non-seeded women player to win the tournament.
Men Doubles - Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski
The team of Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski defeated the duo of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the final by 6–4, 6–4.
Woman Doubles – Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová
The pair of Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová defeated Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens by 7–5, 6–4.
Wimbledon Open 2024 Prize Money
The total prize money calculated for the Wimbledon Open 2024 is £50,000,000, which is further divided into the following categories.
| Event | Winner | Finals | Semi-finals | Quarterfinals |
| Singles | £2,700,000 | £1,400,000 | £715,000 | £375,000 |
| Doubles | £650,000 | £330,000 | £167,000 | £84,000 |
| Mixed Doubles | £130,000 | £65,000 | £33,000 | £17,000 |
| Wheelchair Singles | £65,000 | £34,000 | £23,000 | £15,500 |
| Wheelchair Doubles | £28,000 | £14,000 | £8,500 | £5,250 |
Wimbledon Open 2024 Points Distribution
Wimbledon Open 2024 points distribution for singles and doubles categories are as follows:
| Event | ATP Points | WTA Points |
| Winner | 2000 Points | 2000 Points |
| Runner-up | 1200 Points | 1300 Points |
| Semi-Final | 720 Points | 780 Points |
| Quarter-Final | 360 Points | 430 Points |
| Round 1 | 10 Points | 10 Points |
| Round 2 | 45 Points | 70 Points |
| Round 3 | 90 Points | 130 Points |
| Round 4 | 180 Points | 240 Points |
Wimbledon Open 2024 Top Ranked Players
The top-ranked players for the Wimbledon Open 2024 are as follows:
Top Ranked Players for Men’s Singles Category
- Jannik Sinner
- Novak Djokovic
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Alexander Zverev
- Daniil Medvedev
- Andrey Rublev
- Hubert Hurkacaz
- Casper Ruud
- Alex de Minaur
- Grigor Dimitrov
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Taylor Fritz
- Tommy Paul
- Ben Shelton
- Holger Rune
Top Ranked Players for Women’s Singles Category
- Iga Swiatek
- Coco Gauff
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Elena Rybakina
- Jessica Pegula
- Marketa Vondrousova
- Jasmine Paolini
- Zheng Qinwen
- Maria Sakkari
- Ons Jabeur
- Danielle Collins
- Madison Keys
- Jelena Ostapenko
- Daria Kasatkina
- Liudmila Samsonova
Players with the most wins in the tournament
Roger Federer has won the Wimbledon Open eight times in his professional tennis career, and former Czech-American professional player Martina Navratilova has won nine Wimbledon titles. Todd Andrew Woodbridge and Elizabeth Ryan have won nine and twelve doubles titles in men's and women's category, respectively
Where to watch the Wimbledon Open 2024
Fans from the UK can enjoy the telecast of the Wimbledon Open 2024 on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC digital services, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC Sounds. Tennis enthusiasts from India can watch the live action of the tournament on Disney Hotstar, ESPN, and ESPN+. ESPN+ will also provide coverage in the USA.
FAQs on Wimbledon 2024
A. The Wimbledon 2024 will take place from July 1 to July 14, 2024.
A. The Wimbledon 2024 will be held at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London.
A. The current defending champion in the Men’s Singles at Wimbledon 2024 is Novak Djokovic and in the women's Marketa Vondrousova
A. Wimbledon Open 2024 will award 2000 points to each singles and doubles category winner.
A. The total prize money for the 2024 Wimbledon Open stands at £50,000,000.
