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The Independent UK
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Ed Elliot

Wimbledon prize money ‘peanuts’ in the tennis world – Jack Pinnington Jones

Jack Pinnington Jones, pictured, was beaten by 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli (Adam Davy/PA) - (PA Wire)

British rookie Jack Pinnington Jones plans to use his “peanuts” Wimbledon prize money to kickstart his dream of becoming a grand slam regular.

The 22-year-old debutant – a close friend of British number one Jack Draper – made the most of his SW19 wild card by beating Tomas Etcheverry in his opening match before going down in straights sets to 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli in round two.

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