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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek shake a leg at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner: All about the off-court tradition
The competition stays at court, the camaraderie continues on the dance floor! The singles winners (men's and women's) at Wimbledon 2025, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, wowed the world in their tennis whites before they got glammed up for the traditional Champions' Dinner. Italy's Jannik Sinner got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Gentlemen's singles summit clash and lifted the Gentlemen's Singles trophy on Sunday, while Poland's Iga Swiatek breezed past Amanda Anisimova in the championship clash in the women's section on Saturday. After all the hard work and sweet success, both the champions were pictured in high spirits during the ceremonial dinner gala following their triumph at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Every year, Wimbledon champions from the men's and women's singles are honored not only with trophies but with a coveted spot at the Champions' Dinner and Ball, where they're expected to share a dance. Let's delve deeper into the tradition where the two take the center stage and shake a leg! Takes two to uphold tradition! Well, it ain't Tango! But that doesn't mean the two champions can't hold the attention of the onlookers and leave them impressed! Wimbledon's Champions' Dinner and the accompanying dance have their roots in the club's illustrious history. Though once mandatory, the dance faded for decades after the mid‑70s, resurfacing only occasionally. In 2015, it was famously revived when Novak Djokovic danced with Serena Williams, and again in 2018 with Djokovic and Angelique Kerber – proving the resilience of a stylish tradition. In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejčíková brought it back again, sparking joy (and a little awkwardness) among players and fans alike! Fun and flamboyance: All in good spirits Now, although both the champions carved their names on the list of Wimbledon champions – they're far from being a pro when it comes to a dance floor and not a tennis court! Both Sinner and Świątek admitted they weren't exactly Fred Astaire. In fact, Sinner had cheekily described the dance as a 'problem,' joking: 'I'm not really good at dancing. But come on… I can handle it!' On the other hand, Świątek reportedly buried her face in her hands upon realizing she'd have to dance, echoing Alcaraz's own pre-ball jitters! But even the amateurs start swaying when the music starts! Once the music started, their smiles and swift footwork – both showed that sheer enthusiasm can trump meticulous technique any day! The gala, the glamour At the 2025 Champions' Dinner and Ball, Sinner and Świątek took center stage under the grand venue's chandelier light. Sinner was donned and looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo, while Świątek opted for muted sophistication in a glamorous silver‑purple gown – spinning, laughing, and creating a social‑media sensation! While upholding and continuing tradition might have demanded a tad bit more legwork on their part than their usual training – the lighthearted moments shared by the champions and the spectators captured what the 'Ball' symbolizes: celebration, connection, and the softer side of sport. The beginning of it might have had a few hiccups. A bit of awkwardness? Maybe. But did it have its own wonders? Absolutely! After all, both the champions – Sinner and Świątek – kept in mind what Professor McGonagall had said about the Yule Ball – A ball is always an opportunity for "well-mannered frivolity!"
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek share a dance at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner
The singles winners at Wimbledon 2025 wowed the world in their tennis whites before they got glammed up for the traditional Champions' Dinner. Italy's Jannik Sinner outclassed Carlos Alcaraz to lift the Gentlemen's Singles trophy on Sunday, while Poland's Iga Swiatek crushed Amanda Anisimova to lift her first Wimbledon trophy on Saturday. Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner After triumphing on the tennis courts, the two Wimbledon 2025 singles winners cleaned up for the traditional Wimbledon ball for a night of dancing, celebration and revelry. At the Wimbledon Champions' Dinner Photographs shared by the official Wimbledon account show Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek sharing a dance at the Wimbledon Champions' Dinner. Sinner kept it simple in a black suit with a tie. Iga Swiatek chose a long purple dress, paired with flat shoes and subtle jewellery. It is traditional for the winners of the men's and women's singles to dance together at the dinner. What is the Champions' Dinner? The Champions' Dinner at Wimbledon is an exclusive, celebratory event held to honour the winners of the tournament. It is traditionally held on the evening of the final Sunday, after the men's singles final, that is, at the end of the tournament. The Champions' Dinner is a fairly new tradition that was started in 1977. According to a report in Tatler, it is a black tie event, which means that attendees are expected to wear formals.
The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Why is there a pineapple on the Men's Wimbledon trophy?
Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova triumphed in the singles competitions in 2024 and will be hoping to repeat that success this year. Some viewers watching the games might have noticed the Gentlemen's Singles trophy has a pineapple on its top and wondered why that is the case. The Gentlemen's Singles trophy is the third iteration of the cup (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire) Why is there a pineapple on the Wimbledon trophy? A small golden pineapple adorns the Gentlemen's Singles trophy, but there doesn't appear to be a concrete reason why that is the case. According to Wimbledon's website, the main theory regarding its inclusion is that the fruit was a sign of wealth when it was originally made. It explains: "The most plausible explanation for the presence of this unlikely fruit atop the most prestigious trophy in tennis is that, when The Championships began in the latter half of the 19th century, pineapples were prized as a rare and exclusive food. "Although Christopher Columbus brought a pineapple back from his 1492 expedition to the New World pineapples remained expensive to import to, or grow in, western Europe, until commercial production began in Hawaii in the early 1900s. Serving them was thus an indication of high status." The current trophy for the Gentlemen's Singles is actually the third iteration of the famous cup. The first one, known as The Field Cup, was claimed by William Renshaw after he won three successive finals from 1881-83. Its replacement in the Challenge Cup also came into Renshaw's ownership as he extended his winning run to 1886. Recommended reading: Until 1921, the holder only played one match, the Challenge Round against the winner of the All-Comers' final, which explains how this scenario came about. To rectify this, the organisers said the next trophy would not become the property of the winner. The website adds: "The trophy is made of silver gilt, stands 18 inches (46cm) high, and is inscribed: 'The All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Championship of the World'. "
