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Serena Williams loses out on $380,000 because of Brexit

Count tennis champion Serena Williams among those who have lost money in wake of last month’s Brexit vote. Williams beat Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in Saturday’s Wimbledon final, her 22nd major title, tied with Steffi Graf for most in the Open Era. The winner’s prize is worth $2.59 million when converted to U.S. dollars, about $380,000 less than it was worth a few days before the tournament, on the eve of the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union. (more…)

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Williams Sisters win 6th Wimbledon Doubles Title

Serena Williams on Saturday put the icing on the cake of another magnificent Wimbledon campaign by teaming up with sister Venus for a sixth doubles crown. The win was Serena’s second Wimbledon title within five hours, with victory earlier in the women’s singles at the All England Club. (more…)