Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon final after defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, avenging his Australian Open semi-final loss earlier this year and ending the Serbian star’s bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
The 24-year-old Italian reached his second consecutive Wimbledon final and will now have the opportunity to defend the title he won in 2025.
Record Grand Slam payday on the line
Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final, with the Wimbledon champion set to receive $4.8 million (£3.6 million)—the biggest Grand Slam prize of Sinner’s career.
The Italian earned $4 million for winning Wimbledon last year and $3.6 million for capturing the 2024 US Open title.
Outside the Grand Slams, Sinner has already secured even larger paydays. He collected $4.88 million by winning the 2024 ATP Finals and $5.07 million for defending that title in 2025. He also received $6 million for winning the exhibition Netflix Six Kings Slam, although that event does not count toward official career earnings.
Zverev chasing another milestone
Standing between Sinner and another Wimbledon title is Alexander Zverev, who claimed his maiden Grand Slam championship at Roland-Garros in June.
The German defeated British qualifier Arthur Fery in the semi-finals to book his place in the championship match after ending the home favorite’s fairytale run.
Career earnings rankings set for reshuffle
Sunday’s final will also have significant financial implications beyond the trophy.
The Wimbledon champion will take home $4.8 million, while the runner-up will receive $2.4 million, creating a $2.4 million gap in prize money.
That difference is expected to reshape the ATP’s all-time career earnings rankings, with the winner climbing to fourth place on the list.
Regardless of the result, both Sinner and Zverev are set to leave the All England Club ranked among the top five career earners in ATP history, moving ahead of Carlos Alcaraz, who missed Wimbledon due to injury.