Jannik Sinner, the rising star of professional tennis, remains steadfast in his commitment to his friendships and personal values despite his meteoric rise in the rankings. When asked about how his success has affected his relationships, particularly with older peers like Lorenzo, Sinner emphasizes that he has not allowed his achievements to alter his character.
“Not really, at least from my side, no,” Sinner responds, reflecting on his unchanged approach to his relationships. He firmly believes that personal integrity and character outweigh external accomplishments. Sinner prioritizes surrounding himself with positive influences and good people, regardless of his professional achievements.
While Sinner dreams of winning numerous titles and has made significant sacrifices to pursue his tennis career since a young age, he underscores the importance of remaining true to oneself. He acknowledges the hard work and dedication required to continually improve as a player, emphasizing the daily pursuit of excellence as his primary goal.
“When you work hard, when you wake up in the morning with the goal of becoming better, this is very important,” Sinner asserts, highlighting the dedication necessary to succeed in professional sports. Despite the rigorous training regimen, Sinner recognizes the need for balance, seeking positive relationships outside of tennis to complement his intense focus on his craft.
Jannik Sinner says he hasn’t let his success change his friendships or change him as a person
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In his quest for success, Sinner strives to strike a harmonious balance between ambition and personal fulfillment. By staying grounded and maintaining meaningful connections, he demonstrates a mature approach to navigating the challenges and triumphs of professional tennis.
Sinner in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWLWWWWWW Currently ranked no.2 (career-high), Sinner achieved a composed 26-2 match record in 2024. The Italian is currently playing in Madrid where he overcame the world no.52 Lorenzo Sonego 6-0 6-3.
Jannik Sinner will take on the world no.72 Pavel Kotov in the 3rd round on Monday at 8:00 pm on MANOLO SANTANA STADIUM. In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top tournaments.
Jannik has won 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam and Miami.
The Italian won 14 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
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