Jannik Sinner trying to hold back from laughing during his speech to the Italian President of the Republic 😭 Sonego and Arnaldi seem to be in for it... (🎥 @Quirinale)
(VIDEO) Jannik Sinner can't hold back the laughter in speech to Italian President of the Republic
ATPFriday, 02 February 2024 at 21:30
During a
meeting with President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on
February 1st, Jannik Sinner found himself struggling to contain his laughter as
Matteo Arnaldi and Lorenzo Sonego attempted to tickle his funny bone. The
Italian Davis Cup team gathered at the presidential palace to commemorate their
recent title victory.
Led by the
newly crowned 2024 Australian Open champion, the Italian team clinched their
first trophy in nearly 50 years by defeating Australia in the final with a
decisive 2-0 scoreline. Joining Sinner in the victorious squad were Lorenzo
Musetti and Simone Bolleli, both present at the ceremony alongside the
president.
During his
turn to address the gathering, Jannik Sinner took to the stage to deliver a
speech of gratitude. However, the solemn moment took a humorous turn when
Sinner struggled to contain his laughter, prompted by Arnaldi and Sonego's
playful antics from the front row, aimed at eliciting a chuckle from the young
star.
Sinner's return to competition:
Following
his remarkable triumph at the 2024 Australian Open, where he staged a comeback
from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev (3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3), Jannik
Sinner opted for a brief hiatus from competitive action. With his first Grand
Slam title secured, Sinner is set to make his return at the ATP 500 Rotterdam
Open.
As the
second seed, Sinner trails only behind defending champion Daniil Medvedev. The
tournament, which he won last year by defeating Sinner in the final. This
year's tournament boasts a formidable main draw, featuring five top-10 players.
Among them are Andrey Rublev (No. 5), Holger Rune (No. 7), and Hubert Hurkacz
(No. 8),
Rotterdam
marks the lone event for Sinner before heading into the 'Sunshine Double,'
where he faces the challenge of defending significant points after reaching the
semifinals in Indian Wells and the final at the Miami Open in 2023.
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