Kolisi doubles up in Turin with Bok win and dancing cameo at ATP Finals
South African flanker Siya Kolisi thoroughly enjoyed his Saturday in Turin as he captained his side to a win over Italy, then delighted tennis fans at the ATP Finals by dancing in the stands during Carlos Alcaraz's semifinal victory.
Kolisi made his 101st appearance for the Springboks when they overcame an early red card to defeat Italy 32-14 at the Juventus Stadium before making his way across town to take in the season-ending championships second semifinal.
A big tennis fan, Kolisi spoke to both world No 1 Alcaraz and his Canadian opponent Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Inalpi Arena.
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WILD @SiyaKolisi reaction to meeting @carlosalcaraz for the first time 😂😂😂#NittoATPFinals | #Kolisi pic.twitter.com/mfRBoSdLtV — ATP Tour (@atptour) November 15, 2025
Kolisi, who had met Alcaraz in Turin earlier in the week, got the chance on Saturday to meet Auger-Aliassime in person, having previously had contact with the Canadian through social media.
Team @Springboks are in the house at the #NittoATPFinals after their victory against Italy today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5QOOJ5h99N — ATP Tour (@atptour) November 15, 2025
During breaks in the tennis, cameras panned to Kolisi who appeared on the big screens in the arena and the South African rose from his chair, dancing in time to the music and bringing loud cheers from the crowd.
VIBIN' 🕺@SiyaKolisi bringing the party to the #NittoATPFinals! pic.twitter.com/NA0dmwTmDn — ATP Tour (@atptour) November 15, 2025
While the Italian players were getting beaten by South Africa in the Turin rain, another Italian, Jannik Sinner, was extending his indoor hardcourt winning streak to 30 matches by beating Alex de Minaur, and will meet Alcaraz in Sunday's final.
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