Prince George, the eldest child of William, Prince of Wales displayed remarkable composure and sportsmanship following Carlos Alcaraz’s unexpected loss in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. The young royal, known to be a keen supporter of Alcaraz, was present in the Royal Box alongside his family as Jannik Sinner claimed the championship title.
Despite the disappointment of seeing his favorite player defeated, Prince George maintained a dignified presence throughout the trophy presentation. In a widely noted moment, he shook hands with Sinner and offered a simple, respectful message: “Well played.” The gesture was praised by onlookers and highlighted the prince’s maturity and respect for the spirit of the game.
While some fans on social media speculated about George’s reaction – joking that he looked less than pleased with the result, there were no signs of any public frustration or disappointment from the young prince. Observers described his demeanor as reserved and proper, in contrast to his sister, Princess Charlotte, who was seen showing more visible excitement during the match.
Social media reactions pour in
Prince George’s response to Alcaraz’s loss has been widely commended as an example of good sportsmanship, reinforcing his reputation as a gracious and respectful young royal.
Social media reacted warmly to Prince George’s appearance and demeanor at Wimbledon 2025, highlighting his composed and respectful presence alongside his sister, Princess Charlotte. Fans and commentators noted that while Princess Charlotte showed animated and enthusiastic reactions during the matches, Prince George maintained a more reserved, mature demeanor, which many found charming and fitting for the future king.
A user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a photo of Prince George in the Royal Box, captioning it: “Prince George always has the aura of a disappointed football manager and about to tell the press: ‘We go again Wednesday. Can’t feel sorry for ourselves now.”
Another X posted the pictures of Prince George and Princess Charlotte by captioning it, “I have never seen a resemblance between Prince George and Princess Charlotte until these pictures. Look at these gorgeous faces. Prince William and Catherine did not play around when conceiving their children.”
One more user wrote on X, “Of course he loves his Mother. He’s probably also very proud of her. Prince George seems such a sweet boy (growing into such a lovely young man).”
The match: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
The 2025 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles final was a highly anticipated clash between Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner, the world No. 1, overcame Alcaraz, the defending champion and world No. 2, in a four-set battle: 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. This victory marked Sinner’s first Wimbledon title and his fourth Grand Slam overall, ending Alcaraz’s impressive 24-match winning streak and his perfect record in major finals.
The match was a rematch of their epic French Open final just five weeks earlier, where Alcaraz had rallied from two sets down to defeat Sinner in a five-and-a-half-hour thriller. At Wimbledon, Sinner reversed the outcome, showing resilience and tactical brilliance, particularly in crucial moments on serve and during baseline rallies.
Sinner and Alcaraz have developed one of the most compelling rivalries in modern tennis. Prior to the Wimbledon final, Alcaraz had won their last five encounters, most of which were closely contested and often went the distance. Their duels are characterized by athletic shot-making, mental toughness, and mutual respect, making them the standard-bearers for the new generation of men’s tennis.
The royal presence
The 2025 Wimbledon final was attended by several high-profile royals. Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, in the Royal Box at Centre Court. This marked Prince George’s third appearance at Wimbledon, having debuted in 2022. Princess Charlotte, meanwhile, has become a regular attendee alongside her mother, Kate Middleton, who traditionally presents the trophies as patron of the All England Club.
The presence of the young royals drew significant media attention, with both George and Charlotte sitting together and engaging with the match. Their attendance is part of a growing tradition of royal involvement at Wimbledon, reflecting the family’s enthusiasm for tennis and British sporting events.
King Felipe VI of Spain also made a surprise appearance in support of Alcaraz, adding an international royal dimension to the occasion. His attendance underscored the significance of the match for Spanish sport and the global appeal of the Wimbledon final.