A casual encounter, but one that leaves its mark. Why Jannik Sinner and Filippo Tortt are not two champions like many others: when you see them it is inevitable to stay and contemplate them, especially thinking about the great feats achieved during their respective careers. As Tortu, fresh silver medal in the 200m at the European Championships (waiting for the 4×100 where he is aiming for gold), he had the honor of meeting the man who has officially been the new number 1 in world tennis for a few hours. And with whom he plans to write pages of Italian sporting history together in less than two months.
From Sesto to the capital, it’s always Sinner mania
Galeotta was the visit toInstitute of Sports Medicine and Science of Romethe headquarters that the CONES has chosen to have the Italian athletes undergo pre-Olympic visits. Tortu he didn’t have to travel far: it’s well known that he’s at Rome these days and took advantage of a few hours of break to undergo the ritual of visits.
Sinner he went to the capital after moving from Sesto Pusteriathe country that Tuesday celebrated it with all the honors necessary both for the conquest of the summit of ATP rankings, both for the victory now more than four months old Australian Open. But the mind races quickly to Paris, the place from where he returned less than a week ago, the place where Jannik plans to rewrite the history of Italian tennis by aiming to medal in the singles tournament (he will not play the doubles tournament, since the tandem with Sonego did not qualify).
The love rediscovered with the Olympics: “But first Wimbledon”
Just before undergoing the ritual visits, Sinner tried to take stock of the season on clay, as well as let people know about be in very good condition after the hip problems that affected him before going to Paris (is to force him to skip the Italian Internationals).
“In the meantime, I am happy to be part of theItaly Team. I am also satisfied with how the exams went today, because it seems that I am fine, and that is the most important thing of all. I am very happy to participate in the Olympic Games, an appointment that I care a lot about.”
Does anyone remember how in 2021 Sinner he gave up playing the singles tournament in Tokyo: that decision was viewed with suspicion by many, but now the perspective has changed and so has the desire to play the Olympic tournament the South Tyrolean seems to like it a lot. Who will first try to attack the grass season: “I will try to prepare myself as best as possible for the next events, namely the tournaments Halle and Wimbledon. Then I will turn my gaze to the Olympic Games, hoping to be able to go a long way and have a great adventure.”
