Wimbledon is where tradition reigns, crisp white attire, sacred grass underfoot, and the oldest trophy in tennis, lifted by legends. As the curtains closed on this year’s epic finale, all eyes turned to the iconic Champion’s Dinner, a ritual dating back to 1977 when the LTA Ball was moved from finals night. Though the traditional dance between singles champions was retired, the spirit lives on, and this year, it sparked fireworks. With Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both etching their names in history, the spotlight turned to their chemistry off the court. Calm and composed during battle, Sinner stunned everyone with his playful side; his Wimbledon dance with Swiatek revealed a side fans never saw coming.

Just moments ago, Wimbledon’s official X page lit up the timeline with two iconic snapshots from the Champions’ Dinner, captioned, “Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek share a dance at the Champions’ Dinner ✨.” The images captured the reigning champions in pure celebration mode, taking center stage with charm, poise, and undeniable chemistry.

Sinner and Swiatek made a grand entrance. Swiatek dazzled in a stunning purplish-silver gown that turned heads, while Sinner looked effortlessly sharp in a classic black suit. Though Sinner had previously expressed doubts about his dancing skills, none of that showed. He beamed with joy, moving confidently alongside Iga, embracing tradition, elegance, and the joy of a hard-earned victory.

To be clear, there’s no sign that Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek attended the Champions’ Dinner as a couple, just as two reigning giants of the sport, the most successful players of this year’s Wimbledon. Both showed the world exactly why they’re ranked No. 1, stepping into the spotlight not just as winners, but as icons. And yes, as tradition calls for, the singles champions shared a dance, a nearly 150-year-old Wimbledon ritual steeped in elegance and legacy.

Sinner, 23, clinched his first-ever Wimbledon title spectacularly, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 22, in a four-set thriller on July 13, 2025. With the win, he made history as the first Italian man to ever lift the trophy at SW19, a milestone the tournament’s official Instagram proudly confirmed. On the women’s side, Swiatek, 24, swept past American Amanda Anisimova, 23, in commanding style to claim her maiden Wimbledon crown and sixth Grand Slam title overall.

Thankfully, their victory dance wasn’t nearly as awkward as last year’s. In 2024, Alcaraz had fans chuckling when he danced with Barbora Krejcikova, the women’s singles winner. 

The Spaniard later joked to talkSPORT, “Let’s say, could be better I guess. Yeah, let’s see tonight, but I try to do my best.” The Champions’ Dinner, usually held at The Lawn, is known for this moment, where grace and glory collide under the lights.

Even Sinner cracked a smile about the whole thing. In his post-match press conference, he laughed about the tradition, calling it a “problem.” “That’s a problem. I’m not really good at dancing. But come on… I can handle it,” he said. 

And now, with the dance floor behind them, they’ve both left their mark, not just on the grass, but on the tradition itself. 

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek Address Wimbledon Crowd Behavior

The men’s Wimbledon final on Sunday served up more than just world-class tennis; it came with an unexpected pop from the crowd. As reigning World No. 1 Jannik Sinner clashed with two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz, a champagne cork suddenly shot onto the court during the second set. The sharp sound echoed like a perfectly struck forehand, causing Sinner to pause his serve and Alcaraz to throw his hands up in disbelief.

After sealing the title, Sinner was asked if he’d ever dodged a flying cork mid-match. Flashing a grin, the Italian replied, “No, only here at Wimbledon but that’s exactly why we love playing here. So, it’s a very expensive tournament so.” With prestige pouring from every corner of SW19, and a winner’s prize of £38,828,000 (over $52.9 million), he had every reason to smile.

But this wasn’t an isolated spark of bubbly chaos. Just a day earlier, during the women’s final, Amanda Anisimova was about to serve when another cork popped from the crowd. Visibly frustrated, she called out, “Why are you opening it right now?”

Turns out, this isn’t even a new Wimbledon phenomenon. Back in 2021, a similar cork landed on court during Coco Gauff’s match with Elena Vesnina, proving that champagne has long been an unruly guest at the Championships.

Now, with Sinner and Swiatek basking in victory and having shared the traditional champions’ dance, all eyes turn toward the upcoming North American swing. 

With hard courts on the horizon and momentum in their stride, will this winning rhythm carry them through the summer heat? The stage is set, and the fire’s already lit.