Jannik Sinner demonstrated his class and sportsmanship during his match against Jesper De Jong at the Internazionali d’Italia. The world number one immediately rushed to check on his opponent after De Jong suffered a hard fall on the clay court.
The incident occurred early in the second set when De Jong lost his footing and landed awkwardly, appearing to injure his wrist. Without hesitation, Sinner crossed the court to assist him, offering support and ensuring he was okay. His quick reaction was met with applause from the crowd, recognizing his genuine concern for his fellow competitor.
After helping De Jong to the bench, Sinner went a step further by retrieving his opponent’s racket and carefully cleaning it before handing it back. The gesture, though small, highlighted his humility and respect for the game.
Sinner’s actions reinforced his reputation as not only an elite player but also a true ambassador for sportsmanship. His kindness and professionalism continue to earn admiration from fans and fellow players alike, proving that respect and camaraderie remain at the heart of tennis.
Jannik Sinner walks over to check on Jesper De Jong after he fell during their match in Rome.
He brought him a towel, carried his racquet back to his bench for him and dusted the clay off of it.
He is pure class. ❤️🦊
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 12, 2025
Sinner in Rome, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.1, Sinner owns a compiled 9-0 match record in 2025. The Italian is competing in Rome where he conquered the world no.99 Mariano Navone 6-3 6-4 and the world no.93 Jesper De Jong 6-4 6-2.
Jannik Sinner will face the world no.18 Francisco Cerundolo in the 4th round. Their actual head to head record is 2-2.
The Italian conquered 1 title in 2025 at the Australian Open.
The Italian won 20 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) after Hamburg. The main draw will start on the 18th of May.
