Jannik Sinner is unique in a contemporary environment where a lot of people chase attention as a currency.
When you consider that Sinner has collections from Rolex, Lavazza, Parmigiano Reggiano, Technogym, Alfa Romeo, FastWeb, and Gucci, it is evident that many consider him to be among the most marketable guys in international sports. However, the world doesn’t know much about Sinner, the man, even with his charming interviews and politeness toward everyone he meets.
“I enjoy discussing tennis and sports in general, but I prefer to keep things private when it comes to my personal life,” states the world No. 2 player. “I enjoy it as a task to be done, almost a duty: they helped me, when I was younger, to gain confidence in myself, and today somehow I want to protect them.” This refers to the individuals who are close to me, and I want to keep them out of my public life.
This strategy is in contrast to that of many well-known celebrities; for example, the Netflix series Break Point centers on the romantic relationships of well-known tennis players, like Matteo Berrettini and Ajla Tomljanovic. Tennis players Katie Boulter and Alex De Minaur have welcomed the limelight, ready to discuss their relationship with the public. In recent years, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa’s relationship has made headlines.
Sinner has now begun seeing a tennis player, but his romance with Russian beauty Anna Kalinskaya is probably over for now. Sinner watched Kalinskaya play her first match at the French Open; following his opening match at Roland Garros, he grudgingly discussed the new romance.
Sinner said to reporters, “You know, I don’t like to talk about my private life.””Yes, I am with Anna, but we don’t share much information. I’ll stop talking now.In an era of social media where sports stars of all stripes aim to utilize their on-field accomplishments to gain likes and followers on Instagram and other platforms, Sinner’s desire to keep his private life out of the public eye is refreshing.
With more than 2.5 million Instagram followers, Sinner demonstrates his widespread appeal without disclosing too much about his personal life. Six-time Grand Slam doubles champion and Netherlands Davis Cup captain Paul Haarhuis believes that Sinner’s composed demeanor is one of his best traits.
During his Netherlands team’s match against Italy in the Davis Cup finals of last year, Haarhuis had a close-up look at Sinner’s temperament both on and off the court. He told Tennis365 that his composure off the court helps him when he goes into the heat of battle.
As he is ready to conduct coaching clinics at the Verdura Resort in Sicily later this year, Haarhuis said in an exclusive interview with Tennis365, “For an Italian, Sinner has that coolness and does not look like he is in a theatre playing a role.””You consider other Italian athletes, such as Fabio Fognini, who was consistently pretty theatrical. You could get some popcorn and sit in to watch the show, which made it terrific.
“Over the years, we have also observed that with other Italian players. Normally, they are really animated while they are on court, but Sinner is not like that.Sinner’s persona seems more Germanic. He simply turns up, goes about his life, and is wealthy beyond measure.It is amazing to witness his athleticism, shot selection, and overall game.
“I adore his humility, kindness, and ability to make others feel at ease by saying hello to them all. He is simply phenomenal for our game.
The fact that there aren’t many pictures of Sinner and Kalinskaya together will prove that this tennis star will do everything in his power to keep his private life out of the spotlight for tabloid journalists, even though they are one of the sport’s new golden couples.