Jannik Sinner’s dominant run at Roland Garros has taken on an unexpected and entertaining twist, as the tournament leaned into the viral comparisons between the Italian star and Nintendo’s beloved character, Luigi. After his commanding victory over Alexander Bublik to reach the semifinals, Sinner walked down the stairs to the unmistakable Mario theme song, further cementing his connection to the iconic video game franchise.

The comparisons began when Sinner took the court in a bright green Nike polo and royal blue shorts, a color combination that immediately reminded fans of Luigi’s signature outfit. Social media quickly embraced the resemblance, with memes and jokes flooding the internet. Even Sinner himself joined in on the fun, posting images with the caption, “Luigi back on court”.

Roland Garros took the joke to the next level, playing the Mario theme as Sinner made his way off the court after his latest victory. The moment was met with laughter and cheers from the crowd, who have fully embraced the playful narrative surrounding the world No. 1.

Sinner, known for his composed demeanor, has enjoyed the lighthearted attention, acknowledging that sometimes tennis needs a bit of fun. As he prepares for his semifinal clash, he continues to balance his focus on the game with the unexpected joy of becoming a fan-favorite character. Whether he lifts the trophy or not, his “Luigi era” at Roland Garros will be remembered as one of the most entertaining storylines of the tournament.

Sinner at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2025

At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner owns a 17-1 record in 2025. The Italian is playing at the moment at the French Open where he conquered the world no.75 Arthur Rinderknech 6-4 6-3 7-5

, the world no.166 Richard Gasquet 6-3 6-0 6-4, the world no.34 Jiri Lehecka 6-0 6-1 6-2, the world no.15 Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-3 6-4 and the world no.62 Alexander Bublik 6-1 7-5 6-0.

The Italian clinched 1 title in 2025 at the Australian Open. Sinner was the finalist in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).

Sinner 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 in Wimbledon (Wimbledon) after Halle. The main draw will start on the 16th of June.