US Open 2021 Trophies: All you need to know!
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US Open Trophies
US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season is one of the most highly-anticipated tennis tournaments in the world. The 2021 season has been a wonderous one for Djokovic and his admirers. The Serbian would be eyeing to make this season his own by winning the final slam of the year as well.
On the other hand, in the women’s singles, we have seen a lot of ups and downs, a lot of unexpected wins and upsets this season which makes the US Open 2021 all the more interesting. Nevertheless, the champion players who will defy all odds and emerge victoriously in the US Open will be awarded a hefty cash prize and a special trophy that has a rich history behind it.
US Open 2021 trophies are made up of finest quality sterling silver
Top-rated players battle it out on the court for more than two weeks in order to get their hands to the trophy which has a legacy of its own. The men’s and women’s singles trophy is made up of the finest quality sterling silver. The shiny trophies have two handles on the sides to make it easier for the champions to hold it high with pride.
The beautiful trophy which is ever so skillfully crafted by Tiffany & Company has the US Open tennis association is engraved on it along with the title for which the trophy stands, like Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles. After the pieces are put together and the engravings are done, the trophy moves on to the polishing section.
Masters of the craft polish the trophy and give it the final touch-up. Apart from all this, the runners-ups in all the categories are also awarded handsomely. They get a sterling silver plate for their monumental achievement. In the 2020 edition of the tournament, Dominic Thiem emerged victoriously, whereas Naomi Osaka ended up winning the women’s singles in dramatic style.
Also read: List of Top Seeds in Men’s Singles at US Open 2021
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Shubham Bhargava
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