A star-studded Royal Box witnessed Jannik Sinner defeat Alexander Zverev on Centre Court to successfully defend his title at the Wimbledon Championships. After receiving his trophy from the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, Sinner had the opportunity to speak with her and other members of the Royal Family, which was a daunting task for the Italian.
Inside Jannik Sinner’s Conversation with the Royal Family at Wimbledon
Sinner and Zverev treated the packed crowd on Centre Court to a thrilling spectacle during the blockbuster final, battling for three hours and 46 minutes. Despite losing the opening set, it was Sinner who emerged victorious as he delivered an incredible performance to claim a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory, winning his second consecutive Wimbledon title.
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Alongside Kate Middleton and Prince William, their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, were in attendance for the title clash. They were surrounded by several high-profile guests in the Royal Box, including Jennifer Lopez, Tom Hiddleston, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, Raye, Theo James, Lily Collins, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, among others.
Sinner acknowledged the star-studded Royal Box during his victory speech, saying it had been a privilege to compete in front of such “special” spectators throughout his campaign.
“Playing in front of very very special people throughout the whole couple of weeks. It it has been amazing and thanks for the support. You are always amazing to me and you gave me the most special feeling a tennis player can ever feel like. So, thank you so much,” he said.
After leaving the court, the five-time Grand Slam champion was spotted conversing with the members of the Royal Family, asking Prince George and Princess Charlotte about how often they played tennis.
Although Sinner also had the chance to speak with the Royal Family after winning his maiden Wimbledon title last year, he revealed during his post-match press conference that the moment felt no less nerve-wracking this time around.
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“It was not easier (smiling). So much respect, so I never know where the line is. No, I think you can really see that they love the sport. This is exactly how we feel as players on court when we see them watching tennis. Staying there for four hours under the sun with the heat, it’s really nice,” Sinner said.
While Sinner confessed that he was never quite sure what was appropriate to say, he appreciated that the Royal Family took the time to talk to him and highlighted their love of tennis.
“I asked the kids if they still play. They are very happy, yes, they do. We had a very, very small conversation. But I love it. That they also take time to talk with me, it’s something really, really nice. Having the whole Royal Box there, as well, the whole people staying for a match like this for four-ish hours, it’s amazing. That’s also the reason why we love to play tennis,” he added.
Following his Wimbledon triumph, Jannik Sinner has some time to unwind before turning his attention to the North American hardcourt swing. The world No. 1 is next scheduled to compete at the Canadian Open in Montreal, which begins on August 2, where he will aim to extend his remarkable streak of six consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles.
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