Tennis fans hoping to secure a last-minute ticket to the highly anticipated Wimbledon men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are in for a shock. The second consecutive Wimbledon final featuring Djokovic and Alcaraz is on track to break records for the most coveted and expensive tickets in sports history.
The skyrocketing demand for tickets has led to astronomical prices. American sports commentator Darren Rovell highlighted the situation with eye-popping figures. “Djokovic-Alcaraz Wimbledon Final will be the most expensive get-in finals tickets in the history of sports,” Rovell wrote on X. “Right now, WORST SEAT for Sunday is more than $10,000.”
In Indian rupees, this staggering amount equates to Rs 835193.50. With Wimbledon’s Centre Court boasting a capacity of 14,979, the total value of all seats at that price would amount to a mind-blowing Rs 12,500,000.36. This figure dwarfs the prize money awarded to the winner. The victor’s check exceeds Rs 29 crore, a significant portion of the nearly Rs 500 crores total prize pool for the tournament.
Novak Djokovic, 37, is on the brink of equaling Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles. A victory on Sunday would mark Djokovic’s 25th major championship, surpassing Margaret Court’s career record of 24 Grand Slam titles. This milestone would further cement Djokovic’s status as one of the greatest players in tennis history.
Carlos Alcaraz, 21, also has significant stakes in the upcoming match. The Spaniard has been a model of consistency on tour this year and is vying for his fourth Grand Slam title, having won the French Open last month. At such a young age, Alcaraz has already reached major finals on all three surfaces, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat.
Although Djokovic and Alcaraz have yet to face off in 2024, Djokovic emerged victorious in their last two meetings in 2023 and holds a 3-2 record against Alcaraz. This head-to-head history adds an extra layer of intrigue to the final.
As Djokovic and Alcaraz prepare to clash in what promises to be a historic match, the anticipation and excitement continue to build, both on and off the court. For those fortunate enough to witness the event in person, it will undoubtedly be a memorable and costly experience.