Fresh off his maiden Wimbledon title, Jannik Sinner shared a charming post-match anecdote, revealing that fellow champion Iga Swiatek persuaded him to take part in the traditional Wimbledon Champions’ dance. The lighthearted moment came during the exclusive Champions' Dinner, a celebrated tradition at the All England Club.
Speaking to the BBC, Sinner admitted that initially, there were no plans for the dance due to the late hour of the evening. “Yes, I mean we were there, and in the beginning they told us that because it was quite late, so we didn’t have to do it,” Sinner said. “And then Iga told me ‘no, no, let’s do it’ and I was like ‘okay’.”
Swiatek, the women’s singles champion, seemed to play the role of the motivator in the moment, encouraging the men's champion to embrace the occasion and take part in the cherished ceremony. The pair’s spontaneous decision to uphold the tradition added a delightful touch to the celebratory evening, capturing the spirit of Wimbledon’s history and camaraderie among champions.
Sinner’s candid recounting of the moment has further endeared him to fans, adding a personal and playful side to his historic victory. The Italian, who defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final, celebrated not only a career milestone but also created a memorable off-court moment alongside Swiatek, who claimed her first Wimbledon title as well.
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Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title on Sunday by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in an exciting four-set final: 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4. It was a big moment for the 23-year-old Italian, who got his revenge after losing to Alcaraz in the French Open final just weeks ago.
The Centre Court crowd included many famous guests, and after the match, Sinner received his trophy from the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. But it wasn’t just his win that got people talking, it was his light-hearted joke about his brother during the trophy ceremony.
“Actually, a special thanks to my brother because there is no Formula 1 race this weekend, that’s why he’s here,” Sinner said, making the crowd laugh. This was a fun reference to an earlier moment in June, when his brother chose to watch Formula 1 instead of attending Sinner’s final at the French Open.
With this victory, Sinner became the first Italian man to win Wimbledon. Sinner’s win was not just a historic moment, but also a reminder that champions can be both fierce competitors and fun-loving family members.
