In an extraordinary Wimbledon final, 2 things took place that astounded the world. The 24-year-old sensation, Marketa Vondrousova, etched her name in history as the first unseeded player to capture the women’s singles title, defeating Ons Jabeur in a straight-sets triumph. Moreover, Carlos Alcaraz, at just 20, broke a 20-year-long streak of Federer-Nadal-Djokovic-Murray winning at Wimbledon. He also broke Novak Djokovic‘s herculean record of never losing a match at Centre Court Wimbledon in the last 10 years.

In a delightful celebration of her victory, Vondrousova and her coach, Jan Hernych, have decided to get matching little strawberry tattoos. Alcaraz is no stranger to marking his triumphs with tattoos. After his victorious run at the US Open last year, he chose to ink the date of his US Open 2022 win to honor his achievement. Now, following in the footsteps of Vondrousova, Alcaraz has a similar idea.

Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova tattoo tributes

After already getting inked to mark his previous US Open win, Alcaraz now considers following in the footsteps of Marketa Vondrousova by getting a tattoo of a strawberry. “I don’t know, I have to think about it,” Alcaraz told AS.com. “But it may be that a strawberry doesn’t look bad. A strawberry cannot look bad,” he further added, as reported by Express.

Strawberries and cream have been a staple at the Wimbledon tennis championships since its inception in 1877, when a small crowd of 200 spectators gathered to witness the tournament’s inaugural matches.

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The reason behind this classic tradition has remained somewhat elusive, but there are a few theories that shed light on its origins.

The Wimbledon strawberry tradition

The Head PR of the All England Club told CNN in 2015 that there are probably 2 reasons why Wimbledon and Strawberries go hand in hand. Firstly, the timing of the championships in June and July coincides with the peak season of British strawberries. Secondly, strawberries had become a fashionable delicacy in Victorian England, contributing to their association with the event.

As Marketa Vondrousova and her coach share a “little strawberry” tattoo to commemorate her historic Wimbledon victory, Carlos Alcaraz finds inspiration in this unique celebration. Beyond the thrill of competition, Wimbledon has become a stage for players to express their individuality and emotions through body art. The tradition of strawberries and cream, entwined with the essence of British summertime and Wimbledon’s elegance, endures as a symbol of celebration and camaraderie.

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Should Alcaraz decide to honor his Wimbledon win with a strawberry tattoo, it will serve as a timeless tribute to his remarkable journey and accomplishments. Just as strawberries and cream continue to delight the Wimbledon crowd each year.