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    One-off Mercedes-AMG SL is an exclusive tennis trophy

    This year's top woman in tennis will get a driveable trophy, with the singles champion of the WTA Finals to get the keys to a one-off AMG SL55.

    James Wong

    James Wong

    Senior Editor – Reviews

    A purple Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4Matic convertible with the roof down, seen from the front in a lit studio tunnel with Manufaktur signage
    James Wong

    James Wong

    Senior Editor – Reviews

    Mercedes-Benz's Manufaktur Made to Measure program has partnered with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) to create a bespoke Mercedes-AMG SL55 Roadster.

    The special Manufaktur Mercedes-AMG SL55 4Matic+ will be an official prize for the winner of the WTA Finals this week, a year-end championship where the top eight singles players and doubles players from the year's tennis season battle it out for top honours.

    Mercedes says the bespoke ultraviolet paint is inspired by the WTA's signature colour scheme, complemented by 21-inch AMG forged alloy wheels.

    Inside, there's Manufaktur Nappa leather in crystal white, "creating a deliberate contrast and an exclusive ambience". Carbon interior trim elements have been applied to "further emphasise the sporting DNA of Mercedes‑AMG".

    White leather AMG sports seat in a Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4Matic with WTA Finals Indian Wells embossed headrest, in front of a Manufaktur display

    The one-off trophy car also gets WTA Finals embossing and engraving details, including special door sills, a personalised badge bearing the eventual winner's name, and embossed head restraints.

    "Beyond its distinctive design, the car represents a celebration of the WTA’s pioneering heritage and enduring influence on women’s sport," Mercedes-Benz added in its media release.

    "Bringing together two brands united by a commitment to excellence, innovation and performance, it reflects the ambition and individuality that have defined the WTA and its players for more than five decades."

    The FAGE WTA Finals runs from 8 to 15 November 2026, held for the first time in Indian Wells, California this year. The Manufaktur Made to Measure Mercedes-AMG SL55 will be officially handed over to the singles champion on court during the trophy ceremony.

    A purple Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4Matic roadster with its roof down, seen from an elevated front angle in a studio with curved light panels

    Manufaktur Made to Measure is Mercedes-Benz's bespoke customisation program for selected models across the Benz, AMG and Maybach lineups.

    Special paints, leathers, stitching and decorative elements can all be individually customised to suit customer preferences, with the upholstery and stitching in particular crafted by hand at the Manufaktur Studio in Sindelfingen.

    In Australia, models available to be customised with Manufaktur factory options include the Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS, G-Class and S-Class lines; the Mercedes-AMG versions of the GLE and GLS, as well as the GT Coupe and SL Roadster; and finally the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, S-Class and SL.

    The AMG SL55 Roadster isn't sold in Australia, with the entry into the SL Roadster lineup Down Under the AMG SL63 with its higher-output 430kW/800Nm 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 – versus the SL55's 350kW/700Nm tune. Prices start at $386,428 plus on-road costs.

    A purple Mercedes-AMG key fob resting on the white leather centre console armrest of a Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4Matic

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    James Wong

    James Wong

    Senior Editor – Reviews

    James Wong

    Senior Editor – Reviews

    James Wong is an automotive journalist and former PR consultant, recognised among Australia’s most prolific motoring writers.

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