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.
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.
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
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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.
Tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka turned heads at an exclusive event, "Annual Petit Slam," hosted at the Baccarat Hotel.
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,
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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.
New details emerge following Jannik Sinner's retirement against Carlos Alcaraz in Monday's Cincinnati Open final.