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**Summary:**

Wimbledon 2024 finalists, including Iga Świątek, face significant tax burdens on their prize money. While the prize pool has increased, almost half of the winnings will be eaten up by taxes in the UK and their home countries. The UK taxes Wimbledon earnings and related endorsement deals, and winners could face effective tax rates close to 40%. Players from countries like Poland and the US will face additional taxes. Monaco resident Jannik Sinner enjoys a tax advantage. Despite the taxes, top tennis players like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek still earn significant sums, both on and off the court.

**News Article:**

**Wimbledon Champions Face Hefty Tax Bill: Nearly Half of Prize Money to Be Claimed by Governments**

London, UK – Wimbledon 2024’s winners are set to receive substantial prize money, but a significant portion will be claimed by tax authorities. Experts estimate that nearly half of the winnings will be lost to taxes in the UK and the players’ home countries.

Forbes reports that Iga Świątek, after her final match against Amanda Anisimova, could face a tax bill totaling nearly half of her $4 million winnings. The UK imposes a tax on Wimbledon prize money and related endorsement deals. The effective tax rate in the UK can reach close to 40%.

“The UK doesn’t just tax the prize money itself, but also income from endorsement deals related to equipment used during the tournament,” explained Andreas Bosse, an international tax consultant.

Beyond UK taxes, players must contend with taxes in their home countries. For Świątek, this means an additional 4% to Polish coffers, reducing her net winnings by an estimated $162,000 if she wins, and around $80,000 if she gets the second prize. Amanda Anisimova, as an American, will owe additional taxes in the United States. Carlos Alcaraz, finalist in the men’s singles faces a potential 47% tax rate in Spain.

Jannik Sinner, however, enjoys a considerable tax advantage as a resident of Monaco, which levies no further taxes beyond those already paid in the UK.

The total prize pool for Wimbledon 2024 is $72.2 million, a 7% increase from last year. Despite the heavy tax burden, tennis remains a lucrative sport for top players. According to Forbes, Carlos Alcaraz leads in earnings with $42.3 million, followed by Iga Świątek ($26.7 million), and Jannik Sinner ($26.6 million).

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