World no. 2 Jannik Sinner kicked off his off-season preparation in Dubai. However, he took a weekend off and headed to Abu Dhabi for the decisive round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Three weeks ago, the Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli supported Jannik in the ATP Finals title match against Carlos Alcaraz in Turin. Now, the roles reversed in spectacular fashion.
Kimi and Jannik met at Yas Marina circuit and fast-lapped in all-black AMG Mercedes. The Mercedes rookie offered the four-time Major winner a taste of true speed around the title-deciding Formula 1 track.
Sinner, who owns a Ferrari and enjoys his karting rides back home in Italy, liked every moment of his ride with the rising Formula 1 star. The San Candido native will enjoy a thrilling battle for the title between three rivals.
After that, Jannik will return to his familiar ground and continue his preparation for 2026. The Italian has been the player to beat after losing the US Open final to Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner and his team worked on his serve, turning it from a reliable shot into a true weapon. Jannik wrapped up the season with four titles in the final five tournaments, barely finishing behind Carlos Alcaraz in the year-end no. 1 battle.
The San Candido native dominated the indoor swing, having dropped serve seven times in 15 matches and conquering Vienna, Paris and the ATP Finals.
World no. 2 is eager to extend his great streak and provide his A-game at the upcoming Australian Open. The 24-year-old will seek his third straight crown in Melbourne, trying to become the second player in the Open era to achieve that after Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic stole the show at least week's Qatar Grand Prix. Sinner is among the leading guests in Abu Dhabi, where the world will get a long-awaited champion.
