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.
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.
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner arrives at the U.S. Open as the defending champion and a leading contender, though his withdrawal from the Cincinnati final on Monday due to illness adds a measure of uncertainty to his title defence.
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Sports Today on MSNTennis a costly dream? Jannik Sinner would have quit if not ranked top 200 by 24
Jannik Sinner revealed he would have quit tennis if he had not reached the top 200 by age 24. The story highlights the financial struggles faced by tennis players from modest backgrounds and contrasts it with Sumit Nagal’s challenges in India.
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,
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
Tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka turned heads at an exclusive event, "Annual Petit Slam," hosted at the Baccarat Hotel.
Sinner lasted just five games before retiring from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, with just a week to go before the start of the US Open
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Tennis World USA on MSNJannik Sinner reveals what he wants to fix in practice before US Open
Afterward, Sinner didn't have a traditional press conference. Instead, he was asked a couple of questions by the ATP media and provided answers. One of the things asked was if there was anything specific he wanted to work on going into the US Open.
Sinner retired with apparent illness in the first set of Monday's Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz after digging a 5-0 deficit. Sinner remained on the court for the trophy ceremony and addressed his condition while speaking with the crowd. He didn't offer specifics, but said that he "didn't feel great."