Jannik Sinner has delivered a heartfelt message ahead of the ATP Finals in Turin. The four-time Major winner reaffirmed his deep connection to Italy following recent debates about his Davis Cup Finals withdrawal.
The 24-year-old led Italy toward back-to-back Davis Cup crowns in 2023 and 2024. However, some questioned his commitment after he chose to skip this year's edition in Bologna and end his season in Turin.
Speaking openly before the ATP Finals, Jannik dismissed any doubts about his patriotism, sharing strong words and proudly making himself "Un Italiano Vero."
Born in San Candido, near the Austrian border, Sinner grew up surrounded by multiple languages and cultures - a background he views as an advantage, not a division.
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Jannik highlighted the country's rich diversity as one of its greatest assets. From the mountains of Alto Adige to the coasts of Sicily, the grand champion sees Italy's varied mentalities as a source of strength and resilience.
The 24-year-old is assured unity and mutual support are key to achieving greater success in tennis and beyond - with their incredible country deserving even more.
Thus, he called the Italians to stay united and proud of their rich and unique heritage. While Jannik prepares for the ATP Finals title defense, his words resonate far beyond the court.
They are a strong reminded that Italy's brightest star carries not just a racket but the pride of an entire nation. Sinner has been the player to beat in the previous two seasons.
He has won nine notable titles since the start of 2024, hoping for another in front of the home fans in Turin.
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"This is a question to which I do not know how to respond. It's like saying that since it's sunny today, it will not rain. However, I'm proud to be Italian, I'm very happy to be born in Italy and not in Austria or anywhere else.
I have always said, and I say it with full honesty, this country deserves much more than what I'm doing. We have infrastructures, coaches, players, so many different mentalities which are also our strength.
Some say Alto Adige and Sicily are totally different from the other parts of our country. Still, we are lucky to have that. We have everything to compete with the bests in the world.
Thus, we need to stay united, to love each other and give each other strength to win more trophies and have more pride, because Italy deserves it," Jannik Sinner said.
