"I reject the concept of being a company: my concern is not profit": Jannik Sinner vows to become best version of himself
ATPMonday, 13 November 2023 at 08:30
Italy’s tennis star Jannik Sinner has stated that his
objective is not to earn money but to become the best version of himself.
The 22-year-old is being termed as one of the most
highly-rated young players currently playing in the men’s singles category
alongside Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and America’s Ben Shelton.
Sinner was recently quoted in a report where he stated that
for him, playing tennis is all about becoming the best version of himself and
it is not about just earning money.
“For tennis I left home at 13,” he said. “It gives me
positive and negative emotions, joys and sorrows. It gives me everything. I
reject the concept of being a company: my concern is not profit, it is never
money.
“If they were, I would always play, I would accept the
performances, I wouldn't take breaks. On the contrary, I'm interested in eating
well, sleeping the right hours, eating at home whenever I can, and being ready
on the field the next morning. Ready to improve.
“If I don't play the Master 1000 in Madrid or the Davis Cup,
and I understand that the fans may be upset about it, it's because I'm in Monte
Carlo working my ass off. My goal isn't to make money; it's to become the best
version of me possible. Number one in the world? Well, we'll see. Maybe #4 is
my limit. I want to find out. And to do that I have to say no to something,
otherwise the season becomes interminable.”
Sinner is currently
taking part in the ATP Finals event which is taking place in his home country
Italy’s city of Turin. The San Candido-born defeated Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas
in the first group match of the competition in straight sets with a score of
6-4, 6-4 on Sunday.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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