British schoolgirl, 15, just one win away from Wimbledon after fairytale qualifying run
Speaking after yesterday’s victory, the teen admitted she could not believe she is on the verge of the main tournament after competing at last year’s juniors.Tennis ace Marta Kostyuk, 21, poses topless for Vogue shoot ahead of Wimbledon
The ace knows a thing or two about winning already, having triumphed at the Orange Bowl in Florida in December at the age of 14.The south-west London native grew up less than two miles away from Wimbledon’s Centre Court, learning her trade at Westside Tennis Club.“My mum used to play as well – still plays – and I used to hit with them on the side of the court.“It’s massively special. I’ve been here every year watching and for me to play here this year is insane.
The All England Club will dish out £50million across all the events - an increase of £5.3m and 11.9 per cent on last year, where singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova picked up £2.35m each. However, the king and queen of grass this July will collect an extra £350,000 - taking the winner's earnings to £2.7m.
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