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Emma Radacanu

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Have we just witnessed the greatest British sporting achievement of all time.
No words.
 
sainthelens said:
Have we just witnessed the greatest British sporting achievement of all time.
No words.

It’s certainly well up there. I’m struggling to think of a better one.
 
J_B said:
2.5 million dollars taxed at USA rates.

How can the Yanks justify taxing the winners prizes.? No idea what their higher rates of tax are but cannot be much less than 40%...that's just taking the piss....
 
What I’m most looking forward to is Dr P next door telling everyone how he knew this would happen all along cos of how much of an expert he is about everyone and everything ever.
 
BrynCartwright said:
J_B said:
2.5 million dollars taxed at USA rates.

How can the Yanks justify taxing the winners prizes.? No idea what their higher rates of tax are but cannot be much less than 40%...that's just taking the piss....

The winners of Wimbledon get taxed at British rates. It happens everywhere.
 
J_B said:
BrynCartwright said:
How can the Yanks justify taxing the winners prizes.? No idea what their higher rates of tax are but cannot be much less than 40%...that's just taking the piss....

The winners of Wimbledon get taxed at British rates. It happens everywhere.
Looks like it's 30%in the US and 40-45%in the UK. Guess you're still taking home a shedful of dosh for knocking a ball about.....
 
She will make more money from endorsements than prize money
Sharapova made more money than Serena Williams for obvious reasons
 
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