Wimbledon water bottles ‘used by players' on eBay for up to €350
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Evian water bottles that were 'used by Wimbledon players' are being sold on eBay for as much as £302 (€346).
The large flip-top bottles, seen on court throughout the tournament, have become almost as memorable as the championships' brightly coloured towels.
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