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Why female Wimbledon champ gets plate while men get trophy?
short by Dishant Sharma / on Wednesday, 19 July, 2017
The women's singles champion of Wimbledon is presented the Venus Rosewater Dish, which is a salver, made of sterling silver and measures 18.75 inches in diameter. The British tradition dates back to the 19th century when a woman's power was linked to the daily household activities she performed. Meanwhile, the men's champion is presented an 18-inch high silver trophy.
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