Jannik Sinner Discusses His Career and Youth at Nike Event

“Non avrei mai pensato di arrivare a questi livelli: immaginassi tutto questo era impossibile,” said Jannik Sinner.

Jannik Sinner missed the year-end tournament in Turin due to a knee injury that ended his 2026 season prematurely, but the world number one made a public appearance in the northern Italian city, Corriere dello Sport reported.

The Italian player qualified for the elite eight-man field before his injury forced him to withdraw from the ATP Finals. On Wednesday, Sinner appeared alongside former AC Milan and Italy football captain Paolo Maldini at a Nike store on via Roma in central Turin.

Standing next to Maldini, Sinner reflected on his early athletic pursuits before choosing tennis over skiing and football. He told the crowd gathered in the city center that selecting what brings personal enjoyment remains the ultimate achievement.

Jannik Sinner, bagno di folla con Paolo Maldini al Nike Store di Torino — Leggo

“Vivevo la mia gioventù in modo tranquillo con gli amici, giocando a calcio e sciando. Poi a 13 anni ho optato per il tennis e credo che scegliere ciò che ti piace di più sia la vittoria più grande. Ciò che si può controllare non è il risultato ma il divertimento,” Sinner said.

Sinner discussed his affinity for the tournament venue and the specific conditions that suit his style of play. Indoor hard courts remain his preferred surface on the ATP Tour.

Maldini e Sinner a Torino incontrano i ragazzi delle scuole tennis — PointNews_Italy

“A Torino mi sono sempre trovato bene, il campo in cemento indoor è il mio perfetto,” Sinner said regarding the Pala Alpitour setting. He emphasized the weight of representing more than just himself when stepping onto the court.

“Quando gioco voglio dare sempre tutto perché sento che non scendo in campo solo per me stesso, ma anche per i ragazzini e per un Paese intero,” Sinner stated.

Sinner Torna A Torino E Scatena L'entusiasmo: Bagno Di Folla Per Jannik, Poi La Sorpresa Finals — TNS TV®

Later during his visit, Sinner spoke with young athletes from the Turin tennis club Le Pleiadi about digital platforms and online connectivity. He advised the youngsters to limit their time on social media.

“Sono una parte molto importante e possono essere utilizzati in modo positivo. Tuttavia io consiglio di starci lontano perché ci sono tante cose negative. E poi è più bello incontrare qualcuno per un caffè. Ognuno ha la propria visione, ma per me sono secondari,” Sinner told the junior players.

Sinner Dines With Tennis Legends: 240 Titles In One Photo Jannik Steals The Show In Turin — TNS TV®

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