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Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Wimbledon's exclusive money-can't-buy water bottles being sold online for £200 as bizarre black market emerges
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WIMBLEDON'S money-can't-buy water bottles have been flogged online for as much as £200 – even if they've already been used. Exclusive Evian bottles were handed out to tennis stars, reporters and ball boys and girls for free at the Championships, but have almost immediately appeared on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The Evian water bottles distrubuted at Wimbledon are being sold online Credit: Getty 4 All players, media and ball boys and girls were given the bottles Credit: Getty The bottles are not available to purchase officially, but a huge surge in demand has created a shady and bizarre black market. Players, including British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, are given three of the 700ml plastic flick-cap bottles each to use and share among their coaching team. More than 50 of the containers have been put up for sale online, including some supposedly sipped from by world-class players, including the men's British No1. One bottle, said to have been used by Draper, 23, in his clash with Marin Cilic last week, was sold for £188. READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON UNBE-LOO-VABLE I commentated on Alcaraz epic and somehow held my pee for over five hours The listing used a photo of Draper drinking from the bottle on court and showed his name sticker on the side of the container. Another is said to have been used by Italian world No22 Flavio Cobolli in his clash with Novak Djokovic and was listed for £207.68. The legendary Serb, 38, also had one of his bottles offered up – with an anonymous eBay seller demanding £154 for one that had been 'used by Novak Djokovic'. Another seller fixed the 'buy it now' price of a bottle said to belong to doubles player Guillermo Duran at £1,000. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The Argentine did not even play a match in SW19 as his doubles partner pulled out before the first round. The surge in sales has sparked fears that some staff may be swiping bottles from the Wimbledon media room or players' lounge to flog online and spin a profit. Princess Kate beams as she hands over Wimbledon trophy to women's final winner & then consoles runner-up after thrashing 4 A bottle allegedly used by Novak Djokovic went for £154 Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon's exclusive money-can't-buy water bottles being sold online for £200 as bizarre black market emerges
WIMBLEDON'S money-can't-buy water bottles have been flogged online for as much as £200 – even if they've already been used. Exclusive Evian bottles were handed out to tennis stars, reporters and ball boys and girls for free at the Championships, but have almost immediately appeared on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. 4 The Evian water bottles distrubuted at Wimbledon are being sold online Credit: Getty 4 All players, media and ball boys and girls were given the bottles Credit: Getty The bottles are Players, including British stars Jack Draper and More than 50 of the containers have been put up for sale online, including some supposedly sipped from by world-class players, including the men's British No1. One bottle, said to have been used by Draper, 23, in his clash with Marin Cilic last week, was sold for £188. READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON The listing used a photo of Draper drinking from the bottle on court and showed his name sticker on the side of the container. Another is said to have been used by The legendary Serb, 38, also had one of his bottles offered up – with an anonymous eBay seller demanding £154 for one that had been 'used by Novak Djokovic'. Another seller fixed the 'buy it now' price of a bottle said to belong to doubles player Guillermo Duran at £1,000. Most read in Tennis CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The Argentine did not even play a match in SW19 as his doubles partner pulled out before the first round. The surge in sales has sparked fears that some staff may be swiping bottles from the Wimbledon media room or players' lounge to flog online and spin a profit. Princess Kate beams as she hands over Wimbledon trophy to women's final winner & then consoles runner-up after thrashing 4 A bottle allegedly used by Novak Djokovic went for £154 Credit: Getty 4 Another bottle - apparently from Jack Draper's defeat to Marin Cilic - fetched £188 Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Fresh Wimbledon AI shambles as its confusing high-tech shop charges for things fans haven't bought
Staff member reveals how people were complaining about being charged £30 for a bottle of water FAULT…WORST SERVICE Fresh Wimbledon AI shambles as its confusing high-tech shop charges for things fans haven't bought WIMBLEDON'S technology problems are continuing — with infuriated shop customers being charged for items they have not bought. The Walled Garden Food Market, which has no checkouts, asks users to tap their cards for a £7 deposit when they enter. 3 The Walled Garden Food Market asks users to tap their cards for a £7 deposit when they enter Credit: Paul Edwards 3 More than 50 cameras track everything a customer picks up and charges them for whatever they take Credit: Paul Edwards More than 50 cameras track everything a customer picks up and charges them for whatever they take. But it lacks signs explaining how it works. The latest tech woes come after automated calls replaced line judges at this year's tournament — with players casting doubt on the technology's accuracy. Officials will be hoping everything runs smoothly when Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in Sunday's men's singles final. One staff member said of the food market: 'A lot of people don't understand it, especially more elderly people and then they get quite angry. 'There was someone coming back saying, 'We've been charged £30 for water, what's that about?'. "Because it's all done on where it's placed on the shelves, so if we're really busy, if there's Champagne near the water, if that gets thrown in the wrong aisle, it'll be charged as water.' Workers also feared the shop could be hit by so-called tailgaters who, either accidentally or deliberately, sneak into the store behind a paying customer — who end up picking up the tab. Customers who think they have been wrongly charged have seven days to appeal — and humans will review the footage. However, the QR code to access the refund form is tucked away on the right-hand wall to the shop's exit — while customers are sent left by a system of barriers. Emma Raducanu stays cool with fan as she watches men's semi-final at Wimbledon It means that unless they ask for a receipt, they may have no way of challenging a purchase that they have not made. The store is new for this year and bosses are said to be pleased with its performance. Head of food and drink Charlie Cook said: 'It's a very new technology to the public, so there does need to be a degree of explanation. "It's about improving the service and the experience the customer has.'
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Wimbledon superfans fork out £600 on giant tennis racquet – even though it would fall apart if they used it
Staff members race to try to flog one of the giant racquets MAKING A RACQUET Wimbledon superfans fork out £600 on giant tennis racquet – even though it would fall apart if they used it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WIMBLEDON'S gift stores have flogged two giant tennis racquets for £600 each — after shops got into a race to sell them first. The four-and-a-half-foot bit of sports gear has drawn the attention of thousands of punters since the start of last week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Thomas Godfrey poses with one of Wimbledon's giant racquets Credit: Paul Edwards Selling the prop, which is larger than three-and-a-half foot tall TV legend Warwick Davis, has become one of the toughest challenges for temporary workers in SW19's merchandise stores. It even sparked a race between three of the gift shops, in the club's museum, Centre Court and Court No1, to be the first to get rid of one this year. It is understood that a Canadian couple bought one of the mega-racquets last week and are in the process of trying to get it back across the pond. Another was sold over the weekend at full price. The racquets, a replica of Babolat's official tournament model, are very fragile and can't be used on court. They have a light metal frame and use actual string instead of carbon fibre or nylon, making it impossible to hit with. One worker told The Sun: 'We have some very good salespeople, but this has proven difficult to shift so far. 'Every year, we have a race to see who can get rid of it first. It's a decoration, and for the right person, it is probably worth the money. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'A lot of people are interested and walk by and say, 'That's amazing'. 'But then they see it's £600 and that kills it pretty quickly. Novak Djokovic brutally faceplants ground and left writhing in agony as worried wife Jelena watches on at Wimbledon 'If you tried to play with it, it would just fall apart.' Even for staff who pull off the Wolf of Wall Street-style sales pitch, do not get a bounty or any commission for any items they personally flog. Another employee said: 'We've spent lots of time trying to find the best spot for it. 'Nobody could really believe we had actually sold one. 'I suppose, if you have the money, and you love tennis, maybe it's a worthwhile investment for a big house, but I wouldn't want it in a tiny flat.' For fans who can't quite stretch to the £600 price tag, a tiny desk version, which is just seven inches tall, is also on sale for £20. 2 WIMBLEDON 2025 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE LATEST SCORES AND UPDATES FROM A THRILLING FORTNIGHT AT SW19
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon superfans fork out £600 on giant tennis racquet – even though it would fall apart if they used it
WIMBLEDON'S gift stores have flogged two giant tennis racquets for £600 each — after shops got into a race to sell them first. The four-and-a-half-foot bit of sports gear has drawn the attention of thousands of punters since the start of last week. 2 Thomas Godfrey poses with one of Wimbledon's giant racquets Credit: Paul Edwards Selling the prop, which is larger than three-and-a-half foot tall TV legend It even sparked a race between three of the gift shops, in the club's museum, Centre Court and Court No1, to be the first to get rid of one this year. It is understood that a Canadian couple bought one of the mega-racquets last week and are in the process of trying to get it back across the pond. Another was sold over the weekend at full price. The racquets, a replica of Babolat's official tournament model, are very fragile and can't be used on court. They have a light metal frame and use actual string instead of carbon fibre or nylon, making it impossible to hit with. One worker told The Sun: 'We have some very good salespeople, but this has proven difficult to shift so far. 'Every year, we have a race to see who can get rid of it first. It's a decoration, and for the right person, it is probably worth the money. Most read in Tennis BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'A lot of people are interested and walk by and say, 'That's amazing'. 'But then they see it's £600 and that kills it pretty quickly. Novak Djokovic brutally faceplants ground and left writhing in agony as worried wife Jelena watches on at Wimbledon 'If you tried to play with it, it would just fall apart.' Even for staff who pull off the Wolf of Wall Street-style sales pitch, do not get a bounty or any commission for any items they personally flog. Another employee said: 'We've spent lots of time trying to find the best spot for it. 'Nobody could really believe we had actually sold one. 'I suppose, if you have the money, and you love tennis, maybe it's a worthwhile investment for a big house, but I wouldn't want it in a tiny flat.' Read more on the Irish Sun For fans who can't quite stretch to the £600 price tag, a tiny desk version, which is just seven inches tall, is also on sale for £20. 2 WIMBLEDON 2025 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE LATEST SCORES AND UPDATES FROM A THRILLING FORTNIGHT AT SW19
