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But not as late as the All England Club.

The BBC reported late last week:

The Wimbledon Championships will offer women and men equal prize money for the first time at this year's tournament.

The announcement by the All England Club brings the tournament into line with other Grand Slams following criticism from officials and players.

Wimbledon joins the United States and Australia in paying equal money across the board, from the champions down to the first-round losers in all events.

To see more, go here.

But one more quote. "Tim Phillips, chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, announced that the championship committee had decided 'that the time is right to bring this subject to a logical conclusion and eliminate the difference.'"

I hope they're quite sure the time is right... wouldn't want to be hasty, eh?

I still have a pin from about 20 years ago that says "79c"--representing the amount women earned on the dollar compared to men. Unfortunately, it's probably not too far out of date. Except now at Wimbledon and the other grand slams. Oh. Well, except for Roland Garros. We'll take good news where we can get it anyhow.