Fresh from claiming his second Wimbledon title, World Number One Jannik Sinner received high-profile congratulations from across the sporting world, including messages from Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois, as well as Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.
Sinner has defended his grass Grand Slam title by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fifth overall major. Following the title, the Italian star was flooded with praise on his Instagram post.
Watch: Stars from Football and F1 hail Jannik Sinner’s second Wimbledon triumph
In a screenshot shared widely on social media, Sinner is seen kissing the iconic Wimbledon trophy after his victory. Among the comments on his post, Bellingham wrote “Machine ”, while Leclerc declared “Grandissimoooo! ”. Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois wrote “Congrats, my friend.”
The Italian’s latest Grand Slam success underscores his dominance in the sport. Sunday’s final delivered high-quality tennis, further cementing Sinner’s status as one of the game’s leading figures.
The cross-sport recognition highlights the growing global appeal of tennis and the mutual respect among elite athletes in 2026. Sinner’s back-to-back Wimbledon titles add to an already impressive resume that includes multiple major championships.
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