Serena Williams has say on equal money

Serena Williams has brushed off suggestions female players do not deserve equal prize money to men after her 48-minute thrashing of Elena Vesnina.

Williams’ 6-2 6-0 victory is the fastest singles semi-final at Wimbledon since official records began and the thumping regurgitated debate about prize money in the men’s and women’s tournaments.

Losing semi-finalists in both draws will earn £500,000 this year while the runner-up will pocket £1m and the winner £2m.