I can’t say for certain, but I’m pretty sure that thing is big enough for Dominika Cibulkova to bathe in.
How has this trophy not caused a serious player injury yet? The tournament has been running since ’68 and not one eye gouge! Points for making the player bend awkwardly in every photo op.
Related: Quiz! Name this tennis trophy
Tournament planning committee: Okay, so we have a number of ideas, but I think you’re really gonna love this one.
Tournament director: Shoot.
Tournament planning committee: A giant silver pear.
Tournament director: Hm. It’s abstract — but not tennis-y enough.
Tournament planning committee: What if we lodge a gold tennis ball in the front?
Tournament director: Maybe…
Tournament planning committee: …And we make the winner wear a black sombrero.
Tournament director: Done.
What happens when they run out of space? 
It looks like a weapon from murder-mystery board game Cluedo.
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