In view of the US Open, Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini have officially announced the launch of the Italian Fondazione Italian Studio Tennis Bags for orphans and children with special needs, with the mission of guaranteeing access to sport and education for children. The Foundation will provide complete support, from the free supply of competition equipment, to professional training programs and scholarships packages, helping to cultivate talent, encourage passion for tennis and open the doors to hope and a better future for many less fortunate lives.
On the eve of theUS Open 2025, two of the most representative faces of Italian tennis,Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini, have officially announced the birth of a project that goes far beyond the playing field: theItalian Fondazione Tennis Studio Bags for Orfani and Children with special needs.
It is an initiative with a strong social value, with the aim of guaranteeing access to sport and education to hundreds of young people who, for family and economic reasons, would risk not having the same opportunities as their peers.
A mission that combines sport and solidarity
The mission of the Foundation is clear: to break down the barriers that prevent the most fragile children from cultivating their dreams. Through concrete support, the structure aims to offer not onlyFree sports equipment, but alsoProfessional training programs, educational paths and personalized scholarships packages.
“Sport gave me everything: discipline, values and an extended family that accompanies me wherever it goes. With this foundation we want to return something to those who start with less chance, showing that even the greatest dreams can become reality,” Sinner said during the launch conference in New York.
The role of Jasmine Paolini
At his side, Jasmine Paolini underlined the importance of the initiative not only for future champions, but also for children who see a tool for personal and social growth in tennis.
“Not everyone must become professionals. Tennis can teach fundamental values such as respect, resilience and sharing. We want these guys they feel they have a safe place to grow, learn and have fun,” explained the Tuscan tennis player, back from a season that has consecrated it as one of the protagonists of the WTA circuit.
A support that goes beyond sport
The Foundation will not be limited to sporting aspects. Among the programs announced, they also include school tutoring paths, cultural activities and workshops for the development of personal skills. The goal is to accompany young beneficiaries on a complete path, capable of combining education and sports, talent and human values.
In addition, contacts, institutions and beneficial associations are already underway to guarantee a stable and lasting support network.
The expected impact
The announcement had great echo in Italy and abroad. Several former tennis champions and personalities from the world of sport praised Sinner and Paolini for putting their popularity at the service of a noble cause. The Foundation aims in the first two years to help at least 300 children in different Italian regions, with the prospect of expanding the project to other European countries.
A better future through tennis
The launch of the Foundation marks an important moment not only for Italian tennis, but also for the entire international sports panorama. Sinner and Paolini, with their gesture, have shown that success is not measured only in titles and trophies, but also in the ability to leave a positive mark in the life of others.
And while the world waits to see them on the field at the US Open, their commitment off the pitch has already won the first large trophy: that of solidarity.
