During a training session at the ATP event in Beijing, Jannik Sinner gave the crowd an unexpected moment of joy. While rallying on court, a loose ball bounced toward him—and instead of letting it roll away, he instinctively turned and caught it directly in his shorts pocket. The crowd responded with laughter and applause, appreciating the spontaneous display of coordination and charm.
Sinner’s growing popularity
Moments like these highlight why Jannik Sinner continues to win over fans around the world—not just for his tennis, but for his personality. In Beijing, where the atmosphere was already electric ahead of the tournament’s main draw, this playful gesture added a touch of levity and connection between player and crowd.
Looking ahead to the tournament
With the practice session behind him, Sinner now turns his attention to the matches ahead. Ranked among the top contenders, he enters the Beijing tournament with momentum and confidence. Whether it’s his forehand or his pocket catches, all eyes will be on him.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
At the moment ranked no.2, the Italian played his last match on the 7th
of September when he capitulated to world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the final of the U.S. Open (draw).Presently, during this year Sinner has a compiled 37-5 match record. Sinner conquered 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The Italian got to the final in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters). The main draw will start on the 1st of October.