Sharapova's Flirty Tribute After Sinner's Wimbledon Win: 'So Fitting...'
By : Krishna Mishra
Jannik Sinner captured his maiden Wimbledon title in a thrilling final against Carlos Alcaraz, and among the many celebrating his milestone was tennis icon Maria Sharapova — with a playful twist.
Sharapova Posts Throwback Dance Clip with Sinner
To celebrate Sinner’s big win, Sharapova shared a throwback video of the two dancing and singing to Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. Dressed in cozy pyjamas and festive reindeer hats, the lighthearted clip, originally filmed in 2019, showcased a fun moment between the two.
Captioning the repost, Sharapova wrote, “It is only appropriate to bring this back to the top of the feed.” She had previously shared the video after Sinner’s Australian Open win in January 2024, adding at the time, “I knew that one day you’ll regret this. Congrats Champ!! Patience, poise & class.”
Fans React with Joy and Humor
The video drew a wave of amused and affectionate reactions online. One user commented, “Had to check my eyes twice to confirm this is Sinner,” while another joked, “Maria, you’re the real MVP for hyping Sinner like this!” Another post called it “the best congratulations post” on social media.
Some users lightheartedly teased Sinner: “At this rate, he’ll never live it down lol.”
Past Controversy Resurfaces
However, the post also brought back a reminder of a brief controversy from earlier this year. In March 2024, Sinner had tested positive for the banned substance clostebol. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) later determined the result was due to unintentional contamination during a physiotherapy session, and no sanctions were imposed.
Despite the brief scrutiny, Sinner’s Wimbledon win, combined with Sharapova’s cheeky tribute, has only endeared him further to tennis fans worldwide. The video, full of festive charm and nostalgia, proved to be the perfect celebration for a rising champion.