'No, no, let’s do it': Jannik Sinner shares how Iga Swiatek convinced him to dance to celebrate Wimbledon triumph

Italy’s Jannik Sinner shared the secret behind sharing the stage for dance with Poland’s Iga Swiatek after winning the Wimbledon title. The 23-year-old clinched his fourth Grand Slam title after beating then defending champion Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the final with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

The victory was a special one for Sinner, who became the first Italian player ever to win a Wimbledon singles title. It was also Sinner’s first win over Alcaraz after suffering five consecutive defeats, including the final of the French Open, where he missed three championship points in the fourth set but eventually came on the wrong side of the result in the match that lasted more than five hours.

There was a tradition in place that winners of the Wimbledon title in both men’s and women’s singles categories would dance at the afterparty to celebrate their triumph. In the women’s singles this year, Swiatek lifted the title after beating America’s Amanda Anisimova in straight sets with a score of 6-0, 6-0.

Talking after lifting his first Wimbledon title, Sinner was asked about whether he is ready to dance with Swiatek. In response to that, Sinner responded by saying: "That's a problem. I'm not really good at dancing. But come on… I can handle it.” Despite that, the men’s world number one not only shared the stage but also showed his moves as well. Sinner spoke to BBC Sport later and revealed that it was Swiatek who pushed him to follow the tradition. Sinner stated that it was a ‘beautiful’ moment.

“Yes I mean we were there and, in the beginning, they told us that because it was quiet late that we don’t have to do it and then Iga told me, no, no, let’s do it and I was like OK,” said Sinner. “Its a tradition. So it’s good to make that happen. And yea it was nice to share that moment with Iga. And its yea. A beautiful moment.”