Mercedes-AMG Builds One-Off SL 55 for WTA Champion
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a one-off SL 55 4Matic+ that will be presented to the 2026 WTA Finals singles champion.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Tennis
Mercedes-AMG unveiled a one-off Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4Matic+ as the winner's car for the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals, to be handed to the singles champion during the trophy ceremony on November 15, 2026. The car was unveiled at a WTA Clubhouse event in Los Angeles.
Why it matters
The car is a tailored award built through Mercedes-AMG's Manufaktur Made to Measure program, reflecting Mercedes-Benz's role as the WTA Tour's Premier Partner and Exclusive Automobile Partner since the start of the 2026 season. It is intended to celebrate the champion's achievement with something made specifically for her.
The car rides on 21-inch AMG forged cross-spoke wheels and retains the 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system and AMG performance lineup from the standard SL 55. The singles champion is scheduled to receive it at the November 15, 2026 trophy ceremony, while the field of eligible winners is not yet determined.
The players
Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG is the performance division of Mercedes-Benz, known for its high-output engines and bespoke Manufaktur customization program.
WTA Tour
The Women's Tennis Association Tour is the professional women's tennis circuit that organizes the WTA Finals season-ending championship.
The details
The exterior features a Manufaktur Made to Measure Ultraviolet paint finish, and the interior uses Crystal White Manufaktur Nappa leather with AMG carbon fiber trim. Custom door sills and embroidered headrest cushions carry a personalized badge bearing the champion's name, while doubles winners receive complimentary 12-month leases of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Timeline
November 8-15, 2026: WTA Finals run in Indian Wells, California.
November 15, 2026: Singles champion receives the car at the trophy ceremony.
Season Trajectory
The award deepens Mercedes-Benz's role as the WTA Tour's Premier Partner and Exclusive Automobile Partner, which began with the 2026 season. It positions the tour's season-ending championship as a showcase for luxury automotive sponsorship alongside the sport's competitive narrative.
The award is tied to the singles title, so the car's handover depends on the tournament result at the November 15 ceremony. Doubles winners instead receive complimentary 12-month Mercedes-Benz leases, a separate prize for the other side of the draw.
The takeaway
Sponsorship awards like this one are a visible way for automakers to attach their brand to the top of a professional sport's season. Readers following the WTA Finals can track the November 15 ceremony to see which champion receives the car.
What happens next
The singles champion will receive the Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4Matic+ during the trophy ceremony on November 15, 2026, at the conclusion of the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, California.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Motor1.
