Jannik Sinner personally inscribes sports equipment for George, Charlotte, and Louis
Princess Kate, Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte attended the final of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, where Jannik Sinner triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 [1]. As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Kate had the honour of presenting Sinner with the winner’s trophy [2].
A memorable moment from the royal outing was the signing of three tennis balls by Sinner. During a conversation with the royals, Sinner obliged by signing the balls for the young princes and princesses [3]. Although Prince Louis was not present at the Wimbledon Championships, he did not miss out on the special souvenir. Kate and William ensured that their youngest son received a signed ball, understanding he would be upset otherwise [4].
In the video published on the official YouTube channel of the Wimbledon Championships, Prince George and Princess Charlotte could be seen handing tennis balls to Sinner for him to sign [5]. The third tennis ball signed by Sinner was intended for Prince Louis, as well as his brother and sister [6]. William added that Prince Louis would have been upset if he did not receive the signed ball.
It is worth noting that Kate has been attending Wimbledon regularly, with the exception of a few instances like 2013 and 2020 [7]. The 2020 tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [8]. Kate's attendance in 2024 was particularly noteworthy, as she made a public appearance despite having announced a cancer diagnosis a few months earlier [9].
The Wimbledon tennis tournament remains a special event for Princess Kate, who finds visiting the tournament to be particularly meaningful [10]. This year's victory by Jannik Sinner has added an extra layer of excitement and joy to the occasion for the royal family.
I'm not going to be able to play tennis like Jannik Sinner, but perhaps Prince George or Princess Charlotte might someday. After all, they were given signed tennis balls by Sinner during this year's Wimbledon tournament.
