One family emerged significantly richer after Wimbledon ended, and despite the increase in cost, over 25 tons of strawberries were consumed during the tournament.
Take a look at more facts and figures from Wimbledon before we close the book on the 2008 Championships.
$2,500,000 – Venus and Serena Williams’ combined prize money. (Approximate USD conversion)
475,812 – People attended the 2008 Championships at Wimbledon.
38 – Countries represented in the women’s draw.
54,200 – Slazenger balls used during the tournament.
58 – Aces served by Serena Williams.
30 – Double-faults served by eventual champion Venus Williams, the most of any player in the male or female draws.
18,191 – Mini tennis ball key-rings sold during the Grand Slam.
11.7 million – Visitors to the official Wimbledon website.
126 – Women’s matches played over the fortnight.
5,545 – Winners hit by the women’s draw.
127 mph – Fastest serve by Venus Williams, which set a new Wimbledon women’s record.
57 – Consecutive main draw appearances by Ai Sugiyama.
18 – Russian women in the main draw.
25 Metric Tons – Strawberries consumed during the Grand Slam.
8,600 – Ladies championship towels sold.
The ” 38 countries represented in the women draw” is there twice
Thanks!
Will.I.AM, thanks for your help with the stat on Venus and Serena’s prize money! Appreciate it!
No problem Aaress. It was my pleasure!