<p>Wimbledon Tournament organisers have issued a warning, stating that the quiet room, a secluded space near Court 12, designated for prayer and meditation should not be used by couples seeking sex, media reports said. As per witnesses, the quiet room has been reportedly misused for personal enjoyment by couples, causing dismay among visitors. Sally Bolton, Chief Executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, emphasised the significance of the quiet room, referring to it as a "sanctuary" and urged individuals to respect its intended purpose while speaking on the first day of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bolton reiterated that the space should be used for prayer, meditation, and even breastfeeding. But she underscored the need for proper usage of the quiet room. “It’s a really important space. So, we will be retaining it and we’ll be making sure that people are using it the right way."</p>

<p>“If people need space to go to pray, it’s the quiet space for that. There is an opportunity to breastfeed in there. But, we are looking for it to be used in the right way.”</p>

<h2><strong>Previous incidents of misuse</strong></h2>

<p>During the previous year's tournament, spectators witnessed couples emerging from the rooms behind court 12 with "sheepish" expressions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Witnesses described encounters involving individuals, leaving no doubt about the sexual activities taking place inside the quiet room. Reports of "sounds of intimacy" coming from the rooms also surfaced, raising concerns about the misuse of the designated quiet space.</p>

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<p>The incident prompted comparisons to the "mile high club" associated with intimate encounters on airplanes, leading to the tongue-in-cheek term "Wimbledon high club."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official access guide for Wimbledon in 2023 describes the quiet room, located in the Southern Village, as a serene sanctuary where guests can engage in prayer, meditation, or simply be present in the moment. The guide emphasises the peaceful nature of the space and its intended use.</p>

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<p>In Wimbledon, the courts are assigned numbers, with the lower numbers indicating greater significance for the matches held on them. The tournament consists of 18 grass courts specifically designated for the Championships, as well as 20 additional grass courts for practice.</p>

<p>Additionally, there are eight American Clay courts available for use. Notably, Centre Court and Court 1 are equipped with retractable roofs, allowing matches to continue even in unfavorable weather conditions.</p>

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Wimbledon Tournament organisers have issued a warning, stating that the quiet room, a secluded space near Court 12, designated for prayer and meditation should not be used by couples seeking sex, media reports said.

Wimbledon Tournament organisers have issued a warning, stating that the quiet room, a secluded space near Court 12, designated for prayer and meditation should not be used by couples seeking sex, media reports said. As per witnesses, the quiet room has been reportedly misused for personal enjoyment by couples, causing dismay among visitors. Sally Bolton, Chief Executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, emphasised the significance of the quiet room, referring to it as a "sanctuary" and urged individuals to respect its intended purpose while speaking on the first day of the tournament. Also Read | Discovery of cocaine in White House library prompts secret service investigation Bolton reiterated that the space should be used for prayer, meditation, and even breastfeeding. But she underscored the need for proper usage of the quiet room. “It’s a really important space. So, we will be retaining it and we’ll be making sure that people are using it the right way." “If people need space to go to pray, it’s the quiet space for that. There is an opportunity to breastfeed in there. But, we are looking for it to be used in the right way.” Previous incidents of misuse During the previous year's tournament, spectators witnessed couples emerging from the rooms behind court 12 with "sheepish" expressions. Witnesses described encounters involving individuals, leaving no doubt about the sexual activities taking place inside the quiet room. Reports of "sounds of intimacy" coming from the rooms also surfaced, raising concerns about the misuse of the designated quiet space. Also Read | Israeli military is ‘completing mission’ in West Bank, says PM Netanyahu; death toll in Jenin rises to 11 The incident prompted comparisons to the "mile high club" associated with intimate encounters on airplanes, leading to the tongue-in-cheek term "Wimbledon high club." The official access guide for Wimbledon in 2023 describes the quiet room, located in the Southern Village, as a serene sanctuary where guests can engage in prayer, meditation, or simply be present in the moment. The guide emphasises the peaceful nature of the space and its intended use. WATCH | Gravitas: Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with 5 drones × In Wimbledon, the courts are assigned numbers, with the lower numbers indicating greater significance for the matches held on them. The tournament consists of 18 grass courts specifically designated for the Championships, as well as 20 additional grass courts for practice. Additionally, there are eight American Clay courts available for use. Notably, Centre Court and Court 1 are equipped with retractable roofs, allowing matches to continue even in unfavorable weather conditions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>This year&#39;s US&nbsp;Open will become the first tennis tournament to top $50 million in prize money following a nine per cent increase in the total purse, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Winners of the men&#39;s and women&#39;s singles titles will each earn $3.7 million, while runners-up will pocket $1.825 million from the $50.4 million total pot.</p>

<p>The men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s doubles champion teams will each earn $675,000, also the highest in U.S. Open history.</p>

<p>The qualifying tournament for the season&#39;s final grand slam will offer more than $2.9 million in prize money, a 49.2 per cent increase from 2016.</p>

<p>&quot;Five years ago, we committed to the players that total player compensation for players would reach $50 million at the US&nbsp;Open, and we are honouring that commitment,&rdquo; USTA President Katrina Adams said in a statement.</p>

<p>&quot;In addition to unprecedented prize money increases, players also will see a host of new amenities at this year&rsquo;s tournament including upgrades to player dining, a more generous meal allowance, upgrades to all player workout facilities, and additional quiet room space.</p>

<p>&quot;Our goal is to make every experience at the US&nbsp;Open, whether for the players, our fans, or our partners, the best, world-class experience possible.&quot;</p>

<p>The US&nbsp;Open runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, New York.</p>


Winners of the men's and women's singles titles will each earn $3.7 million, while runners-up will pocket $1.825 million

This year's US Open will become the first tennis tournament to top $50 million in prize money following a nine per cent increase in the total purse, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday. Winners of the men's and women's singles titles will each earn $3.7 million, while runners-up will pocket $1.825 million from the $50.4 million total pot. The men’s and women’s doubles champion teams will each earn $675,000, also the highest in U.S. Open history. The qualifying tournament for the season's final grand slam will offer more than $2.9 million in prize money, a 49.2 per cent increase from 2016. "Five years ago, we committed to the players that total player compensation for players would reach $50 million at the US Open, and we are honouring that commitment,” USTA President Katrina Adams said in a statement. "In addition to unprecedented prize money increases, players also will see a host of new amenities at this year’s tournament including upgrades to player dining, a more generous meal allowance, upgrades to all player workout facilities, and additional quiet room space. "Our goal is to make every experience at the US Open, whether for the players, our fans, or our partners, the best, world-class experience possible." The US Open runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Tennis: US Open to top $50 million in prize money