

Apples have been deeply woven into human culture—from Adam and Eve to Isaac Newton—but they’re not what graces the top of the Wimbledon men’s trophy. The iconic fruit you see on that prize isn’t red or round. The trophy’s top actually features a small, intricate pineapple—an unusual choice that represents luxury and hospitality. Apples are symbolic in many contexts, but not this one. Though the apple remains the most consumed fruit globally, it has no official link to the traditions of Wimbledon.