Sinner Defended His Crown, and Centre Court’s Royal Box Was a Show of Its Own

Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final

Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the final, while Linda Nosková claimed her first Grand Slam women’s singles title with a victory over Karolína Muchová in the women’s final. The Princess of Wales presented Sinner with the Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy, joined by Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte in what became one of the most photographed moments of the fortnight.

The Royal Box

The Royal Box for the men’s final drew Nicole Kidman, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, and Raye among those with coveted invitations to Centre Court’s most exclusive seats. Nicole Kidman arrived in an all-white pantsuit, seated alongside Anna Wintour, dressed to the nines as per usual, and Rami Malek, while Jennifer Lopez sat next to Tom Hiddleston and directly in front of Andrew Garfield. Dustin Hoffman and Ben Stiller were photographed together in the Royal Box, while Sienna Miller, Mel B, Cynthia Erivo, Liam Hemsworth, Lily Collins, and Jenna Coleman were among the wider celebrity contingent filling Centre Court’s stands. 

The Emirates Guests

As Emirates’ official airline partnership with Wimbledon continued into its latest year, the carrier’s guest list for finals weekend brought Lily Collins and filmmaker Charlie McDowell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Lucy Boynton, Ashley Park, and the icon Twiggy, a mix of emerging screen talent and enduring British cultural figures that reflected the breadth of Wimbledon’s appeal across generations.

The Wider Fortnight

The tournament’s celebrity presence extended well beyond finals weekend. Princess Kate attended twice, Grace Jones made a rare public appearance on day twelve, and Maria Sharapova, Hannah Waddingham, Michael Douglas, and Jodie Foster all took their place in the Royal Box across the fortnight, making the 2026 edition one of the most star-studded Championships in recent memory. Sinner’s defence of his title gave it a sporting ending that matched the occasion, and the crowd, dressed in its full Wimbledon whites and florals, gave him the send-off he deserved.

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