WATCH: Jannik Sinner has the time of his life dancing with Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon Champions’ Ball despite calling it a ‘problem’
Jannik Sinner, the newly crowned Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles champion, let loose and enjoyed a joyful dance with women’s champion Iga Swiatek at the prestigious Wimbledon Champions’ Ball on July 13, despite earlier expressing reservations about the tradition. The Italian star, who defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to claim his first Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam, joined Swiatek, who crushed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 for her first Wimbledon crown, in the iconic dance that closes the tournament’s festivities at the Raffles London Hotel.
Sinner had humorously voiced his reluctance beforehand, telling reporters, “That’s a problem. I’m not really good at dancing. But come on… I can handle it,” per posts found on X. Yet, once on the dance floor, the 23-year-old shed his nerves, sharing a lively moment with Swiatek, 24, as the pair twirled to music, delighting the gathered crowd of tennis dignitaries and fans. Clad in a sleek black suit, Sinner matched Swiatek’s elegant light blue gown, their chemistry belying his earlier self-doubt, as captured in images shared by the official Wimbledon account on X.
The dance, a tradition dating back decades, symbolizes the unity of the men’s and women’s champions and was revitalized in 2015 when Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams popularized it. Sinner’s initial hesitation contrasted with his evident enjoyment, with onlookers noting his wide grin and relaxed demeanor, a stark shift from his intense on-court focus. Swiatek, who had also expressed mild apprehension about the ritual prior to her final, embraced the moment, laughing and engaging with Sinner, her six-time Grand Slam status adding grace to the occasion.
The event followed a whirlwind fortnight, with Sinner overcoming an elbow injury and a French Open final loss to Alcaraz, while Swiatek silenced critics of her grass-court game with a dominant run. Their dance capped a night of celebration, with Sinner later joking about his “choice” over coach Darren Cahill’s retirement plans, hinting at a potential U-turn, per reports. Fans on X lauded the pair’s camaraderie, with sentiments highlighting Sinner’s transformation from reluctant dancer to reveler, making the Champions’ Ball a memorable highlight of Wimbledon 2025.
