Sinner on Winter Olympics: “I’m happy being a Tennis Player”

Jannik Sinner has made it clear that, even with the Winter Olympics taking place in his home country, he has no regrets about choosing tennis over winter sports.

Speaking during a media interaction, Sinner was asked whether, in an alternate universe, he could imagine himself as a Winter Olympian rather than a professional tennis player. His answer was direct.

“Honestly, I’m very happy being a tennis player,” Sinner said.

The world No. 1 admitted that the Winter Olympics have been hard to ignore, especially with Italy hosting and the country fully absorbed in the event.

“When you see the Winter Olympics, they’re very impressive. Especially being in Italy, being an Italian, you feel the tension. It’s incredible to watch every sport that’s on,” he explained.

Sinner also revealed his personal connection to winter sports, particularly skiing, which he grew up around in northern Italy.

“I would love to ski a bit more. Every winter I have this feeling that going to ski is something very, very beautiful,” he said. “But I also have to be very careful. Things can change very quickly and go wrong very quickly.”

For now, Sinner prefers to enjoy the spectacle from a distance while staying focused on his tennis career.

“Watching on TV is a bit more relaxing,” he added. “I’m very happy to be a bit outside and see it from a bit far.”