Jannik Sinner reveals story behind Wimbledon Champions' Ball dance with Iga Swiatek

Star Italy tennis athlete Jannik Sinner was recently crowned the Wimbledon Men's champion, while Iga Swiatek won the Women's grand slam. Sinner was up against Carlos Alcaraz and completed his revenge from Roland Garros event earlier this year to claim his first-ever silverware at the Wimbledon. On the other hand, Swiatek absolutely dominated United States of America's Amanda Anisimova in the finals at the Centre Court, London.

As a customary norm, both the men's and women's champions are supposed to shake a leg together at the Wimbledon Ball event at the Raffles London Hotel. The ball event is specifically held to recognize the champions and as a result, the duo has to dance together in front of all the dignitaries present there. While it was a bit late, the duo were told that they need not dance, but Swiatek somehow convinced Sinner to do it, and the latter was happy to carry the tradition forward in 2025 as well. Sinner describes the moment alongside Swiatek as a beautiful one.

“Yes, I mean we were there and in the beginning they told us that because it was quite late, (so) we don't have to do it. And then Iga told me ‘no, no, let's do it’, and I was like ‘okay’. I mean, it's tradition, so it's good to make that happen. And yeah, it was nice to share that moment now with Iga, and it was a beautiful moment,” Sinner told BBC during an interaction.

I'll cherish these memories forever: Swiatek

The female winner was elated to win her first-ever Wimbledon title, where she gained an outright win, as Anisimova - her opponent, did not win a single set. Swiatek walked away with a 6-0; 6-0 to clinch the prestigious award in the recently-concluded edition. She took to Instagram and said that Wimbledon celebrations are like no other. Furthermore, the champion also congratulated fellow men's winner Sinner for the historic Wimbledon triumph.

“I've never experienced anything like this in my life and probably I never will. The way @wimbledon celebrates our sport is something else. I will cherish these memories forever. Thank you so much. Congratulations @janniksin on making your dream come true. I'm so happy for you and your team,” she captioned her Instagram post.