Strong words, those pronounced by a spokesman for theItalian Tennis and Padel Federation (FitP), which in the last few hours has turned on a fiery debate in the world of international tennis. During the prestigious tournament ofRoland Garros 2025, Jannik Sinner, currently the symbol of Italian tennis, would have been the victim ofProvocation and unresolved behaviorsby some colleagues, to the point of undergoing one“Caotic mental shock”which has compromised its concentration on the field.
In a press conference held yesterday evening, the President of the Fitp said:“We are on a foreign land, but this does not mean that our athletes must be a target of hostile attitudes. Sinner represents Italy and deserves respect not only for its talent, but for the fair play that has always distinguished it.”
According to sources close to the Federation,Some tennis players would have deliberately attempted to destabilize psychologicallythe young South Tyrolean during training and even in pre-match, throughIronic comments and gestures to the limit of intimidation.
The Parisian tournament, known for its emotional intensity, has turned for Sinner into a mined field. According to sports psychologists who follow the athlete, the continuous external pressures – coming not only from the public, but also from not very sporty opponents –they generated a confused mental condition, called “Caotic Shock”,in which concentration and lucidity are undermined by negative environmental factors.
Despite the official silence of the sample, some of his gestures during the last game – such as the gaze lost in the void, the lack of reactivity in crucial moments, and the absence of communication with his staff – allow adeep discomfort.
Fitp now asksofficial measuresto the management of Roland Garros, proposing a review of the behavior protocols between athletes, to prevent such episodes from being repeated.
This story goes beyond the individual competition. Touches the discovered nerves of anItaly Sports who no longer accepts the role of “uncomfortable guest”in international tournaments. The words of Fitp, “I am on a foreign land, but they must bring respect“, They became viral in a few hours, collecting the consent of fans, former champions and commentators.
In an era in which tennis is played as much in the mind as with the racket,The psychological protection of athletes is fundamental. Jannik Sinner, one of the purest talents on the world scene, deserves a healthy competitive context. Italy does not want privileges, but respect. And now, more than ever, the ball is in the field of international sportiness.
