Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has been appointed as the official ambassador for Team26 at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The announcement, made by the Italian Organizing Committee, marks a homecoming of sorts for Sinner, who grew up skiing in San Candido and Sesto Pusteria before turning his focus to tennis.
During a press conference in Milan, Giovanni Malagò, president of the organizing committee, and Diana Bianchedi, head of Italian Legacy, revealed further details of the program.
“I’m honored to be part of this incredible journey and represent my country,” Sinner shared.
Sinner’s busy schedule includes attending Milan Fashion Week, where he will participate in Gucci’s collection showcase, before returning to tennis to defend his title at the China Open in Beijing on September 26.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 8th of September when he beat world no.7 Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 7-5
in the final of the U.S. Open to win his 17th career title.Currently, during this season Sinner owns a composed 55-5 record. Sinner clinched 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
Sinner will play next in Beijing (China Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
Jannik Sinner |
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