Here’s where it gets even weirder. The trophy you see today isn’t even the original. The first one, awarded from 1887 to 1886, was a different design entirely—no pineapple. Then the club commissioned a new cup from London silversmiths Carrington & Co., and someone decided that a pineapple was the perfect topper. (I like to imagine a very serious board meeting where someone shouted, “But how will they know we’re fancy?”)
Wimbledon trophy: Why is there a pineapple on top of it? | Tennis
The current trophy is made of silver gilt, stands about 18.5 inches tall, and weighs a hefty 8.5 pounds. But the pineapple? It’s removable. Yeah, you can actually unscrew the top. I’m not saying winners do that as a party trick, but I wouldn’t put it past a few champions. (Imagine Novak Djokovic calmly unscrewing the pineapple during the ceremony—peer pressure would be off the charts.)
Does the Ladies’ Trophy Have a Fruit, Too?
Great question, and you’re smart for asking. The Venus Rosewater Dish—the trophy for the women’s singles champion—is a massive silver platter, about 19 inches wide. And guess what? No pineapple. It’s decorated with mythological scenes and roses. So, why the difference? Honestly, nobody has a solid answer. It might be that the dish has an older design (from 1864), long before the men’s trophy got its fruity upgrade. Or maybe they just thought a pineapple on a flat plate would look silly. I’ll let you decide which is more ridiculous.
