Wimbledon prize money up more than 10 percent
LONDON (AP) — Total prize money for this year's Wimbledon tournament will surpass 25 million pounds ($42 million), an increase of 10.8 percent from 2013.
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LONDON (AP) — Total prize money for this year's Wimbledon tournament will surpass 25 million pounds ($42 million), an increase of 10.8 percent from 2013.
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