Wimbledon has always been a scene of intense emotions, but what happened during the third set of Jannik Sinner’s match left everyone breathless. Roger Federer, the world tennis legend, couldn’t contain his surprise and exclaimed to the stunned crowd:  “Are Italians really like this? “

The reason? A gesture of great sportsmanship and humanity on Sinner’s part. Despite being in a crucial phase of the match, with the concrete risk of being eliminated, the young Italian tennis player stopped play to help Grigor Dimitrov, who had just sustained an injury.

An act that deeply affected Federer. In a press conference, the Swiss declared:  “We should all be like this. Safety comes first. Jannik has shown why he’s the number one of the new generation.”

Federer’s words were accompanied by a heartfelt applause from the crowd, who appreciated not only Sinner’s gesture, but also the recognition from a living legend.

But the most touching moment came immediately afterward, when Dimitrov, visibly distressed but grateful, took the stage to defend and praise Sinner. With a simple 15-word sentence, he left everyone—including Federer—stunned. His words, full of respect and gratitude, quickly spread across social media, going viral and touching the hearts of millions of fans around the world.

Wimbledon will not soon forget this moment. A gesture of fair play, sincere praise from a legend, and a phrase that will forever remain in the tournament’s history. Jannik Sinner not only earned the respect of two tennis greats, but also reminded everyone what it means to be a true champion.