"Excalibur" Trophy Includes Optical Crystal Tennis Racquet
Monica Seles is going to receive a special sculpture at this year's Rogers Cup in Canada.
When the Champions of both the men’s and women’s Rogers Cup raise their respective trophies this year, they will be lifting trophies which have quickly become recognizable “icons” in today’s world of professional tennis. The unique women’s trophy “Excalibur” which showcases an optical crystal tennis racquet awaits the Champion’s magic touch in releasing it from the crystal and granite base reminiscent of King Arthur’s legend, whilst the men will battle in Montreal (August 6-14) for the “Global Spin” trophy won by the World #1 Roger Federer last year.
Both trophy designs have been created by the internationally recognized Crystal Artist and Designer Mark Raynes Roberts, who has established a blue chip reputation not only as a world class artist, but also as a visual communicator and branding expert in designing many of Canada’s most prestigious awards.
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Posted by Bob Wallace at June 13, 2005 8:38 AM
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