The 2025 Wimbledon celebrations were packed with unforgettable moments that stretched far beyond the courts. While Jannik Sinner and Iga \u015awi\u0105tek basked in their championship glory at the traditional Champions\u2019 Dinner, three retired pros decided to have their own fun with the exclusive event. John Isner and Steve Johnson couldn\u2019t resist poking at their friend Sam Querrey about whether he actually belonged at tennis\u2019s most prestigious post-tournament gathering.<\/p>\n
Why Did John Isner and Steve Johnson Target Sam Querrey About the Champions\u2019 Dinner?<\/p>\n
The banter started during a recent episode of the \u201cNothing Major Show,\u201d where Querrey, Isner, and Johnson were swapping Wimbledon stories and discussing the famous Champions\u2019 Dinner. What began as casual conversation quickly turned into good-natured roasting when the topic shifted to who actually deserves an invitation to the event.<\/p>\n
Isner kicked things off<\/a> with a pointed observation: \u201cIf you play in the Legends, you\u2019re invited to the Champions\u2019 Dinner. I think that\u2019s kind of silly to be quite honest with you, unless you\u2019re a past champion yourself as a legend. Sam, you are not.\u201d<\/p>\n The friendly attack didn\u2019t stop there. When Querrey asked, \u201cWho do you think should go to the dinner then? Just past champions?\u201d Johnson immediately backed up his fellow podcaster with a laugh: \u201cJust past champions. Yeah, I\u2019m with John on this one.\u201d<\/p>\n Querrey tried to defend the current system by pointing out, \u201cThere\u2019s not that many,\u201d but Isner doubled down on his stance. \u201cMembers of the club, you\u2019re kind of sullying the experience in my mind. You got Sam Querrey there,\u201d he added. Johnson delivered the final blow with his comparison: \u201cIt\u2019s like stolen valor.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n How Did Jannik Sinner and Iga \u015awi\u0105tek Celebrate Their Wimbledon Victories?<\/p>\n While the podcast crew kept things light and playful, the actual Champions\u2019 Dinner showcased tennis tradition at its finest. The 2025 celebration honored new Wimbledon champions Sinner and \u015awi\u0105tek<\/a>, who shared the spotlight at this year\u2019s exclusive gathering. The dinner took place at Raffles London at The OWO, complete with trophy presentations and the customary dance between the singles winners.<\/p>\n