Tennis star handed bizarre trophy in the shape of a SHIPPING CONTAINER after winning tournament in Germany
The 22-year-old Frenchwoman dispatched Anna Bondar in straight sets in Sunday's final (7-5, 6-3), having battled down from behind on both occasions.
For her efforts, she was handed one of the most bizarre trophies seen in recent tennis history: a 3D-printed replica of a shipping container.
Straying from the traditional sleek glass sculptures, Boisson lifted a chunky, rectangular object, with an MSC cargo company logo overlaying it - the title sponsor of this year's tournament.
It is likely that the trophy was designed to reflect the city's industrial spirit, with the Port of Hamburg - one of Europe's busiest shipping hubs - acting as inspiration for the unconventional design.
Fans were quick to flood in and share their opinions on the eyebrow-raising creation, which seem to split opinions on social media.
Boisson's trophy was likely designed to reflect Hamburg's industrial spirit, with its trophy being one of Europe's busiest shipping hubs
One fan wrote on X: 'WHY IS IT A SHIPPING CRATE?'
Another jokingly asked: 'Is there gift inside the box?'
A third noted: 'I see those containers at the port.'
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