Jannik Sinner makes a startling retirement confession
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Sinner addresses his state after retiring in the Cincinnati final and withdrawing from the US Open mixed doubles.
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Jannik Sinner nearly quit tennis due to financial strain, vowing to retire if not ranked in the top 200 by age 23–24. He began earning at 18, fueling his rise to Italy’s top-ranked player.
As the tennis world gears up for the final Grand Slam of the year, all eyes are on Jannik Sinner and his fitness. The Italian star, currently ranked World No. 1, was forced to re
It leaves Sinner battling to recover in time for the US Open singles, which gets underway this weekend. He is the defending champion, having beaten Taylor Fritz in last year's final. He will be desperate to retain his crown but will need to be in top condition in order to stand the best chance of success.
Jannik Sinner recently opened up about a shocking promise he made his parents during the initial stage of his tennis career. The Italian is currently gearing up for the upcoming hardcourt swing.
Look, we’ve all been there—you’re having what should be the match of your dreams, and suddenly your body decides to stage a full-blown revolt. But when you’re Jannik Sinner, the world’s number one tennis player,
After retiring from the final, Jannik Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz, who was crowned champion of the Cincinnati Open.
Tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka turned heads at an exclusive event, "Annual Petit Slam," hosted at the Baccarat Hotel.
Tennis fans hoping to catch an early glimpse of men's world No. 1 Jannik Sinner at Flushing Meadows will have to wait until the singles draw begins. The Italian star, who retired