Paris –Roland Garros 2025 is not only the scene of epic challenges between rackets, but also of real and unexpected emotions. Protagonists of a touching and unforgettable moment wereGael Monfils, icon of French tennis, eJannik Sinner, the young Italian prodigy who is conquering the world.
During an interview with one of his games, Monfils surprised everyone with a declaration full of esteem and affection for Sinner:
“He deserves to be loved. Let’s support it. Even if he is not French, his heart is pure. And today tennis needs guys like him.”
These words, pronounced in the heart of Paris, had a disruptive effect. Roland Garros’s audience, historically very nationalist and not always tender with the opponents of the athletes of the house, reacted withuna standing ovationto the gesture of sportiness of Monfils. But the most touching reaction came from Sinner himself.
During the heating for his next game, the young South Tyrolean received warm applause and cries of encouragement from the French public. Visibly excited,Sinner moved to tears, thanking with a simple but eloquent gesture of the hand towards the stands.
In a historical moment in which world tennis is often polarized between fierce fans and bright rivalries, Monfils’ message represented aBridge between cultures and nations. It is no longer just a matter of flags, but to recognize the human and sporting value of athletes.
The empathy demonstrated by monfilsHe generated a real wave on social media. The hashtag #supportsinner immediately became viral in France and Italy, collecting messages of affection and encouragement from thousands of fans. Some users wrote:
“Monfils said what many thought: Sinner is an example. Bravo Gael!”
With old legends like Nadal and Djokovic now towards the end of their career, world tennis is looking for new icons. Jannik Sinner, with his crystalline talent, his humility and now also withThe unexpected support of a foreign audience, is more and more candidate as a clean and authentic face of this new generation.
Monfils, with a single gesture, has changed the narrative of an entire tournament.And perhaps, without realizing it, he left an even more precious legacy of his career: a teaching of respect, humanity and true sporting spirit.
