Jannik Sinner continues to surprise both on and off the court by revealing the unusual superstition he imposes on his team: they must never wear white caps during his matches. This peculiar requirement, which has nothing to do directly with tennis, was disclosed by the Italian during a press conference, putting an end to one of the small mysteries that has long intrigued fans and commentators about his pre-match ritual.
When asked why his box always appears in outfits of the same color during matches, Sinner clarified: “You need to ask my team. Not me.” He was even more direct in explaining who chooses the color: “No, I don’t make the calls. The only color I don’t like is white caps for a certain reason. We don’t have a good winning percentage when they wear white caps. But the rest they choose.” With this statement, Sinner made it clear that, although he does not decide the colors, there is a rule that everyone follows religiously: to avoid white on their heads.
This quirk is not an isolated case. At last year’s US Open, Sinner was caught urging his team in the middle of the semi-final match against Felix Auger-Aliassime, all because he wanted white towels instead of the dark blue ones provided at the start of the match. His preference for color harmony extends to his own wardrobe, as seen at Roland Garros, where he made a point of coordinating his cap, shorts, and even the long-sleeved shirt he wore off the court.
Sinner's obsession with chromatic details recalls the routines of other great champions, such as Rafael Nadal, known for his meticulous rituals with bottles, lines, and movements before serving. However, for Sinner, superstition primarily manifests in the choice of team attire, with the white cap being strictly prohibited.
The superstition surrounding caps coincides with the Italian's best moment in this edition of Wimbledon, where he continues to defend his title without dropping a single set since the first round. After an initial five-set battle against Miomir Kecmanović — where he even bled from his foot after a fall — Sinner successively dispatched Nuno Borges, Jenson Brooksby, and Shintaro Mochizuki, before eliminating Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-6(4), and 6-3, thus securing his place in the semi-finals.
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In analyzing his victory over Struff, Sinner maintained his usual calm demeanor: “I started serving a little better,” he stated after the match, adding that he was “very happy to be back in the semi-finals here.” With the consistency he displays on grass combined with his already proven quality on hard courts, the Italian is one win away from returning to the Wimbledon final.
Now, Sinner awaits the outcome of the clash between Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime to learn who his opponent will be in the semi-finals, in what could be yet another epic chapter in his career. The superstition regarding the white cap, far from being merely an eccentricity, seems to be bringing luck to the Italian champion, who remains unstoppable on the grass of the All England Club.
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