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In a display of true tennis camaraderie, world number one Jannik Sinner helped opponent Alexander Zverev to his feet after the German slipped and fell during their match at the Wimbledon Championships.
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Video footage shared by the official Wimbledon account shows Zverev landing on the grass court, prompting Sinner to immediately approach, extend a hand, and assist him in standing. The pair shared a brief handshake and hug before continuing play, earning applause from the Centre Court crowd.
Watch: Sinner shows sportsmanship after Zverev slips during Wimbledon 2026 final
The moment of respect comes amid a competitive encounter, with some observers noting Zverev appeared to favour his knee following the fall. Sinner’s gesture has been widely praised on social media as an example of the sportsmanship that defines the grass-court Grand Slam.
Both players are through to the later stages of the 2026 tournament, where such incidents highlight the physical demands of elite-level tennis. Meanwhile, Sinner went on to win the title by defeating the German star 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fifth overall major and defend the grass Grand Slam.
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