13-07-2025
Wimbledon final interrupted by the most Wimbledon thing ever
Clare McGoldrick
13/07/2025
Play was momentarily disrupted during the Wimbledon men's singles final after a flying champagne cork landed at the feet of Jannik Sinner, prompting audible boos from the Centre Court crowd.
The interruption occurred during a quiet moment, just as the world number one prepared to serve.
A spectator had popped open a bottle of bubbly, launching the cork onto the court.
Sinner calmly brushed it away with his racket before handing it to a ball-girl, who promptly removed it. Jannik Sinner of Italy picks up a champagne cork off the court during the Gentleman's Singles Final against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025. Pic: Getty
On the opposite side of the net, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz appeared visibly frustrated, waving his arms in disbelief after hearing the pop from across the court.
Boos echoed around Centre Court in response to the disruption, before a Wimbledon official stepped in with a now-infamous request to the crowd:
'Ladies and gentlemen, as a courtesy to both players, please do not pop champagne corks just as the players are about to serve, thank you.'
A champagne cork landed on Centre Court during the Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz men's singles final at Wimbledon.
John McEnroe: "At least take the bottle away from that person." 🎾🍾🎙️ #Wimbledon — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) July 13, 2025
However, iron-willed Sinner kept his cool through the chaos and went on to defeat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to claim his first Wimbledon crown.
The scene quickly gained traction online, with viewers dubbing it one of the more 'Wimbledon-esque' moments of the tournament – champagne etiquette meeting world-class tennis.
"That's exactly why we love playing here!" 😅
Jannik Sinner had to avoid a rogue champagne cork during his victory against Carlos Alcaraz – only at #Wimbledon! — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025
Earlier in the week, a fan was scolded by an umpire after sending a cork flying onto the court during a men's doubles quarter-final between Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash, and the pairing of Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara.
In another incident, American player Amanda Anisimova questioned a spectator mid-match: 'Why are you opening it right now?', as yet another rogue cork caused a delay.
The moment prompted chuckles from commentators, who quipped that what followed was 'the most Wimbledon warning you have ever heard' as the umpire once again reminded fans to time their celebrations a little better.
