The legend Adriano Panatta took the floor to defend Jannik Sinner after he abandoned the final of the Cincinnati Open: “He made workouts until exhaustion, I think this is a situation that nobody wants, so please understand and not put pressure on that boy.” Sinner also thanked Adriano Panatta and sent a message of 18 words who made the fans move and Adriano: “Because the Italians are like that …”
The legend of Italian tennis, Adriano Panatta, expressed his support for Jannik Sinner after the young tennis player decided to retire during the Cincinnati Open final. The Italian had to abandon the match for physical reasons, leaving many fans with a sense of disappointment. However, Panatta wanted to defend her compatriot, underlining the harsh challenges that professional tennis players face.
“Jannik trained tightened tirelessly to the point of exhausted. I think this is a situation that none of us would like to see. Please understand and not to exercise further pressure on that boy,” said Panatta. His words were a gesture of understanding towards Sinner, who, despite his young age, brings the weight of the expectations of millions of Italians on himself.
Jannik Sinner, visibly excited, then took the floor to thank Panatta. With a message full of emotion and responsibilities, he said: “I apologize for a lot for not having respected everyone’s expectations. I will do my best to bring honor to my nation.” His simple but sincere words touched the heart not only of his fans, but also by Adriano Panatta himself, who could not hold back the tears.
“Because the Italians are so …” said Panatta, combining a collective thought that summarizes the deep bond between the tennis player and his audience. Passion, sacrifice and perseverance are values that unite Italian sports culture, and these words are a clear example of how an athlete can be perceived not only as a sample, but also as a symbol of hope and commitment for his country.
The episode aroused a great movement of solidarity among the fans of Sinner, who understood the difficulty of the situation and have all urged not to judge too severely a young man who still has so much to give to world tennis.