Watch: Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek share awkward dance at Wimbledon Champions' ball

India Today

3 days ago

The singles champions of Wimbledon 2025 turned heads not only with their performances on court but also with their style, as they suited up for the traditional Champions' Dinner on Monday, July 14. Italy's Jannik Sinner and Poland's Iga Swiatek, fresh off their respective title wins, shared the spotlight and a dance at the black-tie event, adding a touch of elegance to their on-court triumphs.advertisementHeld on the final Sunday of the tournament after the men's singles final, the Champions' Dinner is a formal celebration that honours the tournament's winners. Despite Wimbledon's long and storied history, the dinner itself is a relatively new tradition, having been introduced in 1977. Over the years, it has become a cherished postscript to the Grand Slam fortnight, offering players and guests a chance to unwind and celebrate in style.Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek share a dance at the Champions' Dinner #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/bAPlvo9OVN— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2025Sinner et Swiatek ont fait la danse traditionnelle de WimbledonJannik s'est clat on diraitIl avait dclarC'est un problme. Je ne suis pas trs dou en danse. Mais allez je peux m'en sortir. pic.twitter.com/x600SYLKRe— TennisTemple (@tennistemple) July 14, 2025The official Wimbledon account on X shared photos of Sinner and Swiatek sharing a dance—a longstanding tradition where the two singles champions take to the floor together. Sinner kept it classic in a tailored black suit and tie, while Swiatek looked graceful in a flowing purple gown, her look understated yet striking.
For both players, the evening was a well-deserved celebration after two brilliant runs through the draw. Sinner began the tournament with confidence and benefited from a fourth-round walkover due to Grigor Dimitrov's injury. From there, he stepped up impressively, defeating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping final to lift his maiden Wimbledon trophy.Swiatek, meanwhile, answered her critics in the best possible fashion. After a patchy season and some tricky moments earlier in the tournament, she saved her best for last, delivering a ruthless performance in the final to beat Amanda Anisimova in straight sets without conceding a single game point. The win marked her first Wimbledon title and her breakthrough on grass, completing her set of Grand Slam triumphs across all three surfaces.Both Sinner and Swiatek walked into the dinner as champions and walked out as the faces of tennis' present and future.- Ends