<P> Since 1949, the Gentlemen's Singles champion has received a miniature replica of the event's trophy, a silver - gilt cup created in 1887 with the engraved inscription: "The All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Champion of the World". New singles champions are traditionally elected honorary members of the AELTC by the club's committee . In 2017, the Gentlemen's Singles winner received prize money of £ 2,220,000 . </P> <P> In the Amateur Era, William Renshaw (1881--1886, 1889) holds the record for the most titles in the Gentlemen's Singles, winning Wimbledon seven times . Renshaw's wins, however, came within the challenge round format, and he won the event only twice after going through a complete draw . Renshaw also holds the record for most consecutive titles with six from (1881 to 1886). The record for most consecutive and most wins post challenge round during the Amateur Era is Fred Perry (1934--1936). </P> <P> In the Open Era, since the inclusion of professional tennis players in 1968, Roger Federer (2003--2007, 2009, 2012, 2017) holds the record for the most Gentlemen's Singles titles with eight . Björn Borg (1976--1980) and Roger Federer (2003--2007) share the record for most consecutive victories with five . </P> <P> This event was won without losing a single set in the entire tournament during the Open Era twice, in 1976 by Björn Borg and in 2017 by Roger Federer . </P>

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