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After clinching a decisive four-set victory in the Wimbledon men’s singles championship yesterday, Jannik Sinner met with the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Kate Middleton, the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, presented Sinner with his winner’s trophy immediately after the match. After a brief on-court interview, Sinner entered the clubhouse, where he spoke with the Waleses.
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The Princess of Wales with the winner’s trophy.
“I have so much respect,” Sinner said in his post-match press conference. “You can really see that they love this sport. This is exactly how we feel as players when we see them. They’re staying there for four hours under the sun with the heat, it’s really nice. I asked the kids if they still play. They’re 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.”
You can watch the short exchange here:
Last year, Sinner also spoke about meeting the royal family following his win. “In the beginning, I didn’t know what to say,” the Italian tennis player admitted. “It’s difficult to understand, you know, how you can talk. I always try to talk very natural.” But, he added, “It was amazing. I believe for us tennis players, it’s so nice to have them watching us because it makes it even more special. You see how much they care about tennis and the sport itself. It’s very prestigious. I’ve been lucky to meet her and the whole family, and it was a very nice moment.”
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.