The legend of Italian tennis Adriano Panatta expressed support for Jannik Sinner after the young player decided to retire during the Cincinnati Open final. The Italian was forced to leave the game due to an injury, which disappointed many fans. However, Panatta defended her compatriot, emphasizing the difficult challenges faced by professional tennis players.

“Jannik trained tirelessly until exhaustion. I think this is a situation that none of us would like to see. Please, understand it and do not press that boy anymore,” said Panatta. His words were a gesture of understanding towards Sinner, who, despite his young age, loads with the weight of the expectations of millions of Italians.

Visibly excited, Jannik Sinner took the stage to thank Panatta. With a message full of emotion and responsibility, he declared: «I apologize deeply for not having fulfilled everyone’s expectations. I will do my best to honor my nation ». His simple but sincere words moved not only his fans, but also Adriano Panatta himself, who could not contain tears.

“Because the Italians are like this …” said Panatta, adding a collective thought that summarizes the deep link between the tennis player and his fans. Passion, sacrifice and perseverance are values ​​that unite Italian sports culture, and these words are a clear example of how an athlete can be perceived not only as a champion, but also as a symbol of hope and commitment to their country.

The episode caused great outrage among Sinner fans, who understood the difficulty of the situation and urged everyone not to judge a young man who still has much to contribute to world tennis.