Why, in Wimbledon, does the female champ receive a plate, and the male a trophy cup?

Question

I don't think it's fair, sexist even. I believe women should receive a pretty, shiny, big trophy too!

Answer 1

ok im not one to play the sexist card but you see stuff all over that can be pointed out as sexist for men. Most clubs women get in free and get free drinks, theirs women only gyms, sure most gyms are for men, but they dont say MEN ONLY, and yeah maybe they deserve a trophy but definetely not as big as the males, mens matches... best of 5, womens... best of three, and dont say that women just cant play that long because then you just gave yourself an answer to why you cant get a trophy.

oh and in the grand scheme of things, you think they really care if they have a trophy or not, they won frickin wimbeldon for gods sake I dont think it matters one bit to them

Answer 2

You know what, i think that they both should have a Cup and A Plate, that way no one will be on the edge...

looool

Answer 3

No, it is sexist because the guy's talent is far superior to the women's talent in tennis. Faster serve, quicker pace, more angels, and more spin. Roger Federer deserves a cup more than Venus does. Maybe they should play for it? haha

Answer 4

maybe trophy too heavy for the women n plate look more ladies i think......

Answer 5

Women love to cook, so they might as well give them something food- related

Drinking is common among men, so they give them something drink- related..

Ok, that was a very bad JOKE and i wasn't really serious...i really don't know why.

Answer 6

Maybe because men rule the world. You think it's sexist? Do you think it's "sexist" that women only play 3 set matches yet receive the same pay? No, of course you don't. Because you want to have your cake and eat it too.