In an unprecedented revelation that rocked the world of tennis, the world number 1 Jannik Sinner made a shocking confession today, Monday, May 19, 2025, at 3:21 p.m. +07, after his defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the Open of Rome 2025. The 22 -year -old Italian star revealed that he had deliberately agreed to defeat, allowing Alcaraz to win the title, aroused indignation, disbelief and a heated debate in the world of tennis. Sinner’s shocking statement – “I gave him the victory so that he could show his talent to fans” – amazed players, analysts and spectators, raising questions about the integrity, competition and the future of tennis.

The final of the Rome Open, which was held on May 18, 2025 at the Campo Centrale, saw Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish prodigy, triumph over a thrilling match in three sets 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, thus winning his first title in Masters 1000. The match was greeted as a classic, the powerful right strokes of Alcaraz and his incessant energy seeming Short background game calculated from Sinner. The Roman supporters exploded with anger when Alcaraz raised the trophy, celebrating what seemed to be a hard won victory. But the post-match revelation of Sinner overshadowed this feat, transforming a moment of glory into a storm of controversy.

During a press conference in Rome this morning, the calm of Sinner hid the explosive nature of his confessions. “Carlos has an incredible talent and the fans deserve to see him shine,” he said firmly. “I gave him victory so that he could show his talent to the whole world; It was the right thing to do. The confessions left the courtroom amazed and silent while journalists tried to understand the implications. Sinner went further, revealing deeper motivations: “I know things about this sport, on equity, which could all shock you. But I did this for tennis. This cryptic commentary fueled speculations on the “secrets” that Sinner could hide, some suggesting that he refers to systemic problems in sport, or even to past controversies such as his doping affair of 2024.

The tennis community is indignant. Fans on social networks have reacted explosively, the hashtag #SinNERSCANDAL having become a global trend. “It betrays everything that tennis represents!” “Exclaimed a fan, while another retorted:” Sinner is a hero to have offered Alcaraz his moment of glory! Perhaps it reveals deeper truths! Alcaraz, visibly upset by this revelation, published a brief statement: “I played with all my heart and I thought I won honestly. I don’t know what to say. Sources close to Spanish suggest that he feels “humiliated”, believing that Sinner’s confessions compromise his victory and cast doubt on his abilities.

Rivals and analysts are also divided. Coco Gauff, fresh out of his victory in the WTA title in Rome, described the decision as “unprecedented” and wondered if Sinner’s actions lacked respect for the spirit of competition of sport. For his part, Novak Djokovic, who recently separated from his coach Andy Murray, warned that Sinner confessions could “open a Pandora’s box” for the integrity of tennis, including the country’s history in matters of rigged game scandals. The ATP has not yet responded, but the experts expect an investigation to determine whether the actions to violate the regulations violate, which could lead to sanctions or fines.

Sinner’s assessment adds oil to the fire. His 2024 doping ban, later canceled, already made him a polarizing figure. Today, his decision to “give” the title of Roma to Alcaraz has relaunched the debate on his character and his motivations. Some speculate that it could be a calculated gesture to divert attention from his own pressures (there are rumors of professional exhaustion following his exhausting season) or even a protest against the demanding calendar and the policy of sport. Others think that Sinner actually wanted to attack Alcaraz, whose prowess on clay are undeniable, as evidenced by his advantage of 6-4 face to face on Sinner.

The consequences are far from over. Tennis authorities face increasing pressure to meet ethical implications, while fans require clarification on Sinner’s “shocking secrets”. The Rome Open, which was supposed to be a celebration of tennis on clay, has become a flash point, with Sinner in the center. While Roland Garros is fast approaching, sport is preparing for new dramas: will Sinner revelation boost Alcaraz or break confidence between players and fans? One thing is certain: this shocking confession rewritten the story of the 2025 season, leaving the world of tennis in suspense as for the rest.