Jannik Sinner’s Recent Activities
Jannik Sinner recently participated in a light-hearted video alongside fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli, where he humorously shared his passion for skiing. This engaging content follows Sinner’s appearance at the 2025 Halle Open, marking his return to competitive tennis after a dramatic final at the 2025 Roland Garros, where he narrowly lost to Carlos Alcaraz despite holding three championship points in the fourth set.
Performance at the Halle Open
In Halle, Sinner’s journey was cut short when he fell to Alexander Bublik in the round of 16. The Kazakh player proved formidable on grass, showcasing exceptional serving skills to defeat Sinner with a final score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Despite the recent disappointment in Paris, Sinner maintained a positive demeanor leading up to the match against Bublik. He revealed that he experienced restless nights following the Roland Garros defeat, yet he reflected maturely on his performance, which marked his best result at a tournament that had previously challenged him.
Insights from the Video with Cobolli
“I prefer hard courts,” Sinner noted, emphasizing that it is the surface where he has achieved most of his success, including numerous Grand Slam and Masters 1000 victories.
The cheerful exchange in the video with Cobolli served as a testament to Sinner’s resilience. Cobolli, temporarily managing the ATP Tour’s social media, asked Sinner several questions, beginning with his preferred playing surface.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Cobolli pressed Sinner to choose between his love for skiing or tennis. Initially, Sinner expressed a leaning towards skiing, particularly in the winter months. However, when asked to choose definitively, he didn’t hesitate to declare skiing as his favorite.
The Love for Skiing
This revelation aligns with Sinner’s early years in which he started skiing at just three years old, becoming one of Italy’s top junior skiers before pivoting his focus to tennis at age 12. Sinner often dedicates his off-seasons to skiing with family and friends, making use of the break from a grueling tournament schedule that stretches from January to November.
Despite a physically demanding season, Sinner managed to avoid burnout by utilizing his downtime. It is worth noting that he had a three-month hiatus earlier this season due to a suspension linked to a doping case, which he maintains he did not deserve. He and his team opted for the ban to avoid a potentially harsher punishment from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Though he did not welcome the suspension, Sinner used the time to undergo significant physical training, allowing him to return to the tour with a more muscular physique than before. His recent experiences highlight both the pressures of elite-level tennis and the athlete’s enduring love for skiing, which serves as a refreshing escape from competitive pressures.
