Sonay Kartal's hopes and dreams of Wimbledon glory are over for the year, with the Briton losing to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in their round of 16 clash on Sunday.
The 23-year-old had gone into the showdown full of confidence after victories over Diane Parry, Viktoriya Tomova and Jeļena Ostapenko.
However, despite having the backing of the Centre Court crowd, Kartal exited the tournament with Pavlyuchenkova winning 7-6 (7-3), 6-4.
Kartal will be delighted with her run to the round of 16. Her exploits have earned her £240,000, while Pavlyuchenkova has clinched a guaranteed sum of £400,000.
Sonay Kartal's hopes and dreams of Wimbledon glory are over for the year, with the Briton losing to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in their round of 16 clash on Sunday
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Wimbledon prize money is equal for both male and female players this year.
Semi-finals will bank a figure of £775,000, which makes up 8.4 per cent of the overall kitty.
The runner-up is paid £1.52million, while the winner will claim £3m.
Kartal hadn't won a single match at a Grand Slam before this year's tournament. However, the Briton's run to the fourth round suggests she's capable of playing at a high level going forward - which is now likely to become her aim.
The tie-break in the first set will be particularly disappointing.
Kartal had battled well to that point but Pavlyuchenkova, who will now compete in the past eight at Wimbledon for the first time in nine years, managed to edge ahead.
She also hadn't made it beyind the third round in five of her previous attempts.
Noami Brady, reacting to Kartal's defeat, said: "I love the applause from the crowd there because, as much as it was for Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, I think we have also heard the appreciation for Sonay Kartal.
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"There is admiration for the level of tennis she has produced and for her efforts.
"She is going to be a career-high on Monday, moving back inside the world's top 50 again.
"It wasn't to be today."
The defeat also means that Cameron Norrie is now the last British tennis player standing.
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Pavlyuchenkova, reacting to her win, said: "It is incredible. I always thought I was not good enough on grass so this is incredible for me.
"Especially with me getting older, I am so impressed and proud of myself for competing with the younger girls.
"My mental toughness is getting better. I used to be a little bit crazy in my head! But now I am learning to fight point by point.
"It was tough conditions here today but I managed to stay focused. Thank you to the crowd for the great energy.
Sonay Kartal will be proud of her efforts at Wimbledon despite her exit
| REUTERS"Winning the first set, I thought let's go. At the start of the second set, Kartal was finding rhythm and putting pressure on me.
"I was getting out of breath sometimes but I am so happy I stayed determined."