Sinner and Swiatek Lead Wimbledon Champions’ Gala Dance to “Feel It Still”
The champions’ dance at the All England Club gala won praise from the British royal family.
Overview
- At the All England Club’s traditional champions’ gala dinner on July 14, singles winners Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek opened the dance to Portugal. The Man’s “Feel It Still.”
- On July 13, Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz to become the first Italian men’s singles champion at Wimbledon.
- Iga Swiatek secured the women’s singles title in the same finale before joining the gala celebration.
- Princess Kate and members of the British royal family issued official congratulations to Sinner, highlighting Wimbledon’s prestige.
- Despite joking that his dancing was “very bad,” Sinner joined Swiatek in honoring a century-old tradition that blends athletic triumph with ceremony.