There was a bit of a hubbub at Wimbledon this year with people complaining because the prize money for the Lady’s Championships was less than that for the Men’s. Their argument goes along the basic line that ‘in this day and age’ men and women should be paid the same. At first glance you’d have to agree with these people but on analysis you’ll realise they are being ridiculous. Equality means that men and women should be paid the same for doing the same job. I agree with that 100% and that’s why I agree with the Women’s prize money being less. In the Women’s game it’s best of three sets but the men have to play best of five. In other words, the longest possible ladies game is the same length as the shorted possible men’s game! So, if the women want to be paid the same as the men they should play to five sets too, if not then they have no right to demand equal pay for less work! When it comes to equality it’s all or nothing in my book.