

Bananas are a staple in the diets of many athletes, particularly for their potassium content and quick energy boost. However, you won’t find one atop the Wimbledon men’s trophy. The quirky fruit that sits on top of that prize is actually a pineapple—a nod to British traditions where pineapples represented wealth and status. While bananas are great on court-side snack menus, they’re not carved in gold on the Wimbledon hardware.