After Jannik Sinner, also Jasmine Paolini, the young and talented Italian tennis player, created a real media earthquake in Roland-Garros, categorically refusing to wear advertising sponsored by Elon Musk’s Tesla on his shirt during the tournament.

Paolini explained that tennis is a pure passion for her and that it does not want a large company to influence its performance in the field in any way. “Tennis is my life, my love, and I want to play without any distraction or external interference,” he said firmly.

In addition, Paolini has underlined how important it is for her that her fans concentrate exclusively on her performances and games, and not on a sponsorship or an external brand. “I want my fans to focus on the games you play, not on a large company like Tesla,” he added, clarifying his position with great determination.

This decision infuriated Elon Musk, who only a few weeks ago had already shown his disappointment for the refusal of Jannik Sinner to wear the same advertising. Musk has commented Paolini’s choice hard, stating that “you will have to regret having refused this contract.”

The story lit a heated debate between fans and insiders, divided between those who support the right of athletes to choose freely and those who believe that rejecting such an important sponsorship is a strategic error.

Paolini, however, remains firm in her decision, underlining that for her respect for sport and concentration on the field come before any commercial agreement. The young Italian thus demonstrates once more his determined character and his dedication to tennis, earning the respect of many fans all over the world.