Londra, Wimbledon –After conquering the most coveted title of world tennis, Jannik Sinner chose an unexpected and deeply personal moment to break the silence on a mystery that has accompanied his entire career: the constant absence of his brother Marc Sinner. A revelation that has shaken the audience, leaving him suspended between emotion, surprise and profound empathy.
During the post-vittor press conference, visibly excited, Sinner lowered his gaze and pronounced words that no one expected:“I won in Wimbledon, but my brother … my brother lived in the shade to protect our family from a pain that nobody knew.”
The South Tyrolean champion then told of a painful past, linked to difficult choices made by Marc during their adolescence. Without going into raw details, Jannik made it clear that Marc was involved in a spiral of personal and family problems that kept him away from the limelight. “Marc sacrificed himself for me, to get me up here. He has given up a lot, even his freedom, to give me a future.”
The audience, accustomed to seeing a champion of coldness and concentration in Jannik, was able to glimpse a more human and vulnerable side of the athlete. The social networks immediately turned on: hashtags like#Forzamarc, #SinnerBrotherse#DieTroLavittoriaThey went up in a few minutes, while thousands of fans expressed support and emotion.
Numerous tennis colleagues, journalists and well -known faces from the world of sport have shared messages of solidarity. Even Rafael Nadal commented on X (ex Twitter):“What makes a champion great is not only the trophy, but the heart that puts us. I respect Massimo for Jannik and his family.”
This revelation has transformed the narrative around Sinner. No longer only the “Tennis Robot” or the “Glacial of the North”, but a young man who has been able to manage media pressure, success and a personal burden with a surprising maturity.
Many now wonder if Marc, after this media exposure, will choose to tell his version of the facts. But for now, silence remains. And that silence, today, has a powerful sound: that of respect.
Sinner concluded with words that will remain impressed in the hearts of the fans:“Everyone speaks of my victory. But the real strength is that of my brother. I am on the field. He, in life.”
