Juan Diego Cuadrado is living in a rented home for the Wimbledon event. (Tony Kershaw via SWNS)
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Wimbledon locals say they can make up to $26,000 by renting out their homes during the tournament — but there has been less interest this year after line judges were axed.
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General view around Wimbledon. (Tony Kershaw via SWNS)
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(Tony Kershaw via SWNS)
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(Tony Kershaw via SWNS)
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