Jannik plays soccer before the match. Cincinnati Tournament: "Ready for Serie A"

Jannik Sinner indulged in a moment of levity before facing Adrian Mannarino in the round of 16 of the Cincinnati tournament : racket aside, an impromptu soccer-style set of rallies with his team—coaches Simone Vagnozzi , Darren Cahill , and trainer Umberto Ferrara —helped him stay focused. As soon as the clip went online, the Cincinnati Open's social media account—always ready with a joke—commented, saying "Serie A has already begun," joking that Sinner is ready to take the court.

Sinner and football, a consolidated ritual

It's not the first time the Italian tennis player has indulged in a soccer-related diversion before a match. Almost always, before matches or at the end of practice, Sinner is filmed while he and his team transform their warm-up into an impromptu soccer-tennis match. It's a habit that returns punctually this time too, with his trusted teammates serving as playmates. A lighthearted ritual that allows him to release tension and find his smile again just hours before his official debut, without losing focus on the main task: being ready to hit hard when it really counts.