FANS are only just realising how long Wimbledon champions get to keep the trophy for.
For anyone who plays tennis, reigning supreme at the All England Club on finals weekend in July is the pinnacle.
For the men, to get their hands on the iconic Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy – lifted a record eight times by Roger Federer.
And for the women, the prize is the Venus Rosewater Dish.
In many sports, the champion gets to keep hold of the trophy until the next event – such as The Open golf tournament and its Claret Jug.