Wimbledon championsSimona HalepandNovak Djokovictraded their tennis whites for a more glamorous look Sunday as they celebrated their respective wins at the Wimbledon Champions Dinner.Djokovic, 32, looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bow tie as he posed on the carpet just hours after securing hisfifth victory in the men’s singleswith a win overRoger Federer.The Serbian athlete and Federer alternated wins through the first four sets that ended with a historic 12-12 fifth set tiebreak. To determine the winner, both players had to be the first to score seven points, with an advantage of two or more points. Djokovic eventually took home the victory, winning 7 points to 3.Halep, meanwhile, stepped out to celebrate hervery first Wimbledon victoryafter she beatSerena Williamson Saturday, 6-2, 6-2.The 27-year-old from Romania wore a flowing black dress with rectangular cut-outs on the sides and a large slit that showed off her toned legs. She accessorized with a black clutch and a bright red manicure.Thomas Lovelock / AELTC via GettySimona Halep.Thomas Lovelock / AELTC via GettyNovak Djokovic.Karwai Tang/WireImage“Today I dared to dream … and my dream came true! It was the greatest match of my life ❤️,” Halep wrote on Twitter following her impressive win.Halep shared several behind-the-scenes glimpses at the Champions Dinner to her Instagram story, including video that showed her holding her trophy backstage and walking out to applause.“I still haven’t woken up from this dream,” she wrote.Though Halep appeared happy and polished during the dinner, the star athlete previously admitted that she was feeling nervous beforehand, as she didn’t want to have to dance.RELATED VIDEO:Kate MiddletonSurprises Wimbledon Fans — and Not in the Royal Box!“I am really stressed if I have to dance. [2018 winner Angelique Kerber danced] because Novak asked, I heard. So if the boy will ask me I have to go. I’m really stressed. But I hope I’m gonna be okay. I’m gonna be fine and I will enjoy the night,” she said, according to theWomen’s Tennis Association.All appeared to go off without a hitch, as Halep later shared a photo of her walking the carpet toTwitterwith the caption, “About last night… (It was magical).”Halep secured her win over Williams with some special onlookers on Saturday:Kate MiddletonandMeghan Markle, whowatched the match from the royal box.Ray Tang/Anadolu Agency/Getty; Shaun Brooks/Action Plus via Getty“It was an extra boost when I saw them there, the royal family,” Halep said. “You know, winning in this position, it’s very nice, it’s unforgettable.”She went on to meet the pair after the match, and Middleton told her, “You played an incredible game. It was really, really impressive, so congratulations and enjoy the celebration.”
Wimbledon championsSimona HalepandNovak Djokovictraded their tennis whites for a more glamorous look Sunday as they celebrated their respective wins at the Wimbledon Champions Dinner.
Djokovic, 32, looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bow tie as he posed on the carpet just hours after securing hisfifth victory in the men’s singleswith a win overRoger Federer.
The Serbian athlete and Federer alternated wins through the first four sets that ended with a historic 12-12 fifth set tiebreak. To determine the winner, both players had to be the first to score seven points, with an advantage of two or more points. Djokovic eventually took home the victory, winning 7 points to 3.
Halep, meanwhile, stepped out to celebrate hervery first Wimbledon victoryafter she beatSerena Williamson Saturday, 6-2, 6-2.
The 27-year-old from Romania wore a flowing black dress with rectangular cut-outs on the sides and a large slit that showed off her toned legs. She accessorized with a black clutch and a bright red manicure.
Thomas Lovelock / AELTC via Getty
Simona Halep.Thomas Lovelock / AELTC via Getty
Novak Djokovic.Karwai Tang/WireImage
“Today I dared to dream … and my dream came true! It was the greatest match of my life ❤️,” Halep wrote on Twitter following her impressive win.
Halep shared several behind-the-scenes glimpses at the Champions Dinner to her Instagram story, including video that showed her holding her trophy backstage and walking out to applause.
“I still haven’t woken up from this dream,” she wrote.
Though Halep appeared happy and polished during the dinner, the star athlete previously admitted that she was feeling nervous beforehand, as she didn’t want to have to dance.
RELATED VIDEO:Kate MiddletonSurprises Wimbledon Fans — and Not in the Royal Box!
“I am really stressed if I have to dance. [2018 winner Angelique Kerber danced] because Novak asked, I heard. So if the boy will ask me I have to go. I’m really stressed. But I hope I’m gonna be okay. I’m gonna be fine and I will enjoy the night,” she said, according to theWomen’s Tennis Association.
All appeared to go off without a hitch, as Halep later shared a photo of her walking the carpet toTwitterwith the caption, “About last night… (It was magical).”
Halep secured her win over Williams with some special onlookers on Saturday:Kate MiddletonandMeghan Markle, whowatched the match from the royal box.
Ray Tang/Anadolu Agency/Getty; Shaun Brooks/Action Plus via Getty
“It was an extra boost when I saw them there, the royal family,” Halep said. “You know, winning in this position, it’s very nice, it’s unforgettable.”
She went on to meet the pair after the match, and Middleton told her, “You played an incredible game. It was really, really impressive, so congratulations and enjoy the celebration.”
source: people.com
