Jannik Sinner has spent plenty of time away from the tennis courts in recent months, but he used that time to do good in the world, launching his own foundation.
Tennis players and athletes in general are among those who are in a privileged position. With their parents often sacrificing a lot for their children to make it, it often becomes worth it when they start winning millions in prize money.
That has been Sinner's case as well. At 23, he is already the ninth-best-ever earning ATP player, having amassed a total of $39,389,088 in prize money. On top of that, the young Italian has some incredibly impressive sponsorship deals.
Sinner has a $150 million deal with Nike, and he also has a multi-million dollar deal with Gucci, and many other brands that sponsor the three-time Grand Slam champion.
Sinner doesn't want to keep all the money just for himself, but he wants to use it to help the world become a better place, and that's why he launched his own foundation.
Many tennis players have their own foundation, and from the young generation of players, Carlos Alcaraz is one of them. The Spaniard launched his foundation almost exactly a year ago, and now Sinner has joined him.
The 23-year-old announced the news on his social media profiles, sharing a statement that explained why he made the decision to launch his own foundation.
"Launched in 2025, the Jannik Sinner Foundation was born from the belief that education and sports can change a child's life. Jannik's own story is living proof of this. Long before the trophies and titles, before the world knew his name, there was just a seven-year-old boy from Italy with a racket almost too heavy to hold."
"As he grew, so did his love for the game. With support from his family, coaches, mentors, and community, he played, and he kept playing - until one day, he became World No. 1. Now, immensely grateful for all he's received, Jannik is eager to give back. By founding the Jannik Sinner Foundation, he's committed to empowering the next generation through education and sports."
Sinner also provided a brief comment. The ATP World No. 1 player stated that he wants to support young athletes, as he knows how it feels to be an up-and-coming player, trying to make it in the world of sports.
"For me, it's an honour and a privilege to support young athletes for who they truly are. I know firsthand the difference that kind of support can make."
Sinner launched the foundation during his ongoing three-month suspension, which will end on May 4th, 2025. He will then return to the tennis courts at the 2025 Italian Open in Rome.
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