Wimbledon has always been the theater of intense emotions, but what happened during the third set of Jannik Sinner’s match left everyone breathless. Roger Federer, a legend of world tennis, was unable to hold back the surprise and exclaimed in front of the astonished public:“Are the Italians really so?”.
The reason? A gesture of great sportiness and humanity by Sinner. Although he was in a crucial phase of the match, with the concrete risk of being eliminated, the young Italian tennis player interrupted the game to help Grigor Dimitrov, who had just injured himself.
An act that deeply hit Federer. At the press conference, the Swiss said:“We should all be like this. Security comes first. Jannik has shown why it’s the number one of the new generation. “
Federer’s words were accompanied by a moved applause of the public, who appreciated not only Sinner’s gesture, but also the recognition by a living legend.
But the most touching moment came immediately after, when Dimitrov, visibly tried but grateful, took the floor to defend and praise Sinner. With a simple sentence of 15 words, he left everyone – including Federer – speechless. His words, full of respect and gratitude, quickly spread on social media, becoming viral and touching the hearts of millions of fans all over the world.
Wimbledon will not forget this moment soon. A gesture of fair play, a sincere praise from a legend and a phrase that will remain in the history of the tournament. Jannik Sinner has not only won the respect of two great tennis, but he also reminded everyone what it means to be a true champion.
