詹尼克·辛纳敞开心扉:兴奋剂、阿尔卡拉斯、家庭和主导网球的心态

意大利人就自己的个人生活和职业生涯方面做出了一些非常意外的自白,专门讲述了他与 Alcaraz 的竞争和关系。

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 29 Jun 2026 | 09.23
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Jannik Sinner faces Wimbledon 2026 as the reigning champion and world number one. In an interview with The Telegraph, the Italian has shown an intimate version of himself, reflecting on the episode of the positive test due to contamination, his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz, the importance of family, his approach to success, and the keys that have allowed him to reach a level that seems to be several steps above the rest.

Beyond the titles and records, the conversation paints the picture of an athlete obsessed with constant improvement, incredibly balanced off the court, and convinced that he is far from reaching his peak. Perhaps therein lies one of the main reasons why Jannik Sinner, at just 24 years old, has become the absolute reference in men's tennis.

Sinner reveals what he learned from his doping positive

The most delicate moment of the interview inevitably comes when discussing the three-month suspension he served in 2025 following his positive test due to accidental contamination. Although he always maintained his innocence and returned even stronger, Sinner acknowledges that the episode changed part of his outlook on life.

"I realized that there is also a life outside the court. I spent a lot of time with my family and my father. Then I worked very hard to get back to the level I had, but I discovered other things," he explained.

Far from holding grudges for everything that happened, the Italian assures that that break ultimately taught him a lesson that he probably would never have learned by competing week after week. "Yes, it didn't make me a better player. It was good to step away from tennis a bit. It made me understand that training is important, but spending time with my family is also, because things can change very quickly."

The reflection is particularly significant coming from a player whose career seems built around discipline and continuous improvement. Sinner admits that during those months, he discovered that his happiness does not depend solely on tennis and that there is a life equally valuable when the circuit's spotlight dims.

His rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz: friendship, respect... and the certainty that more will come

It is impossible to talk about the present of tennis without mentioning Carlos Alcaraz. Together, they have dominated the major titles in recent seasons and embody a rivalry that many consider the natural successor to the era of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

However, Sinner avoids dramatizing that competition and views it from a much more natural perspective. "Carlos is a friend but also a rival. I think rivalries can also turn into good friendships. There are healthy rivalries, and I think we have one." The Italian also does not believe that the circuit will be reduced solely to that duel in the coming years.

"At some point, someone else will emerge. I know things change very quickly. I try to focus solely on doing my job and controlling what depends on me."

That response perfectly sums up one of the great mental virtues of the world number one. While the outside world constantly insists on comparing generations, projecting records, or fueling historical debates, Sinner continues to live exclusively in the present.

Sinner's secret to explaining his dominance: work, patience, and constant improvement

Although it may seem like he is going through a virtually perfect moment from the outside, Sinner insists that everything he is achieving is a result of a very simple logic. "I have a theory: everything happening now is a consequence of the work I did five or six months ago. If you keep working, you simply become a better player. Seeing these results makes me happy because I know everything I have sacrificed."

He does not speak of talent or inspiration. He talks about processes. This way of understanding high performance explains why he has left almost no cracks in the last season and a half, becoming the first player to win five consecutive Masters 1000 and establishing a huge distance from the rest of the circuit.

However, it is surprising to note that, despite dominating the rankings with authority, he still thinks much more about what he lacks than about all he has achieved. "At 24, you can't be perfect. I have a great team around me, and there are still small details we can improve."

This continuous quest for progress is also evident in the evolution of his tennis. Sinner himself recalls that since he was a teenager, he always knew what he wanted his identity on the court to be. "I always tried to play aggressively. I preferred to lose a point by missing a winning shot rather than waiting for the opponent to make a mistake. That's how I've always been."

The difference is that today, that aggressiveness coexists with extraordinary tactical discipline, a much more mature shot selection, and a physical capacity that allows him to maintain that level for hours. His tennis remains offensive, but now it is also much more efficient and difficult to neutralize.

Jannik Sinner aspires to build an eternal legacy as a tennis player

At just 24 years old, it is inevitable to ask him about the legacy he wants to leave when his career ends. His response once again deviates from the usual discourse of the big stars. "I don't play for records. I play for myself." Sinner explains that he has never built his motivation around specific figures or historical comparisons.

"I like being the best, but all I want to achieve is that, when my career ends, I can say that I did absolutely everything possible to become the best player I could be." Even when asked how he would feel if he had to retire today, he responds with an uncommon serenity.

"I would be very happy. After tennis, there will be a new chapter. Knowing myself, it probably won't be related to this sport. I would like to do different things." The answer helps understand why pressure seems to affect the Italian so little. His identity does not depend solely on tennis, allowing him to compete with a tranquility that is hard to find, even among the great champions.

Sinner reveals his great hobbies and lifestyle beyond tennis

Perhaps the most revealing part of the interview is the one that shows what Sinner is like when he puts down the racket. The Italian admits that the best reward after a great competition week is to treat himself to good food. "I have a weakness for sweets. For me, the most important thing is dessert: lots of ice cream and many cakes."

However, one of his dietary confessions surprises. "I don't really like the taste of alcohol. I prefer a Coke Zero. Although sometimes I do have a little Champagne or white wine." The importance of family constantly emerges during the conversation. His parents continue to work in the family business even though their son has already exceeded $60 million in prize money, a circumstance that Sinner considers completely normal.

"Reward them? I think the best gift is just spending time together. Going out to dinner, taking a walk, or eating as a family. For us, money has always been secondary."

Outside of tennis, he also maintains passions he has had since childhood. He is a big fan of Formula 1—dreamed of becoming a driver as a child—and follows every Grand Prix whenever his schedule allows. He also enjoys cooking, prepares his own tiramisu, and leads a surprisingly discreet life in Montecarlo, where he tries to escape the media spotlight whenever he finds a free moment.

All this contributes to painting a very different picture from what he often transmits on the court. Behind the relentless competitor lies a person who values normalcy, time with loved ones, and a simple routine as indispensable tools to sustain the high competitive level he exhibits every week.

Perhaps that is the most interesting conclusion of the entire interview. While the tennis world tries to figure out how to stop Jannik Sinner, he remains convinced that he can still improve. And that mentality, combined with a personal balance that seems increasingly solid, explains better than any statistic why he now holds a privileged place at the pinnacle of sports.

本新闻为自动翻译。您可以阅读原始新闻:Jannik Sinner se abre como nunca: dopaje, Alcaraz, familia y la mentalidad que le ha llevado a dominar el tenis