Jannik Sinner reveals exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and promises a quick break before the Roland Garros: “Just give me two days!”
The emerging star of world tennis, Jannik Sinner, had a memorable night as he appeared on the Italian program “Che Tempo Che Fa,” hosted by Fabio Fazio, live from Rome. In a relaxed atmosphere, the young world number one shared unprecedented details about his adjustment to the Italian capital, his relationships with prominent figures in sports and politics, and his preparation for his next major challenge: Roland Garros.
“I’ve been in Rome for almost two weeks now. It has been intense, tough, but the crowd has been incredible, supporting me since the first practice. I want to give back this positive energy,” Sinner confided, highlighting his recent evolution. “The last five tournaments have been a whirlwind — from Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid to Rome, with surface changes that tested everything in me. Now, I need a brief break to recover mentally.”
Host Fazio was quick to remind that the Paris Grand Slam starts this Sunday, to which Sinner responded with an ironic request: “Give me two days! Two free days are rare for me.” This statement reveals the constant pressure that top tennis players face in the final stretch of the season.
Emotional, the tennis player also spoke about his mother, who was in the stands: “I saw her with her hands on her face at certain moments, but the most important thing is that she stayed until the end.”
Unique moments with icons of sport and the nation
Among the most fascinating stories of the night, Sinner revealed his charismatic encounter with Adriano Panatta, the Italian tennis legend and the last Italian to win a Masters 1000 before him, 50 years ago. “I didn’t know him well, but we exchanged a few words and he was very nice. He even told me that he will be at Roland Garros, and I hope to be able to talk more with him, this time with fewer people around.”
Another memorable moment was the interaction with the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, who recently awarded him. “The President is very nice. I admit that I didn’t start off in the best way, but I’m still emotional about having spoken with him. He is a great sports lover and had already attended the tournament last year. It was a huge honor.”
Sinner, at just 24 years old, is the youngest in history to win all the Masters 1000 titles, a feat that places him on a high pedestal, yet he remains grounded. “What Rafa, Roger, and Novak have done is simply incredible – 15 years on the circuit and Novak is still competing at the top. I will never compare myself to them. I am writing my own story, giving my all physically and mentally. My return in Rome was exciting and full of confidence. Now, my focus is on Paris, the big goal of the year.”
With this frank and ambitious speech, Jannik Sinner confirms himself as one of the biggest promises in world tennis, ready to challenge the giants of the sport and win new titles, while maintaining a special connection with the history and icons of Italian tennis. Roland Garros awaits, and the world will be watching every move of this young prodigy.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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