Tennis superstar Jannik Sinner. © AFP / FAYEZ NURELDINE

Crazy idea: Will Jannik Sinner soon play in South Tyrol?

Jannik Sinner is the superstar in Italy. Now there is a crazy idea: will the Sexten world number one soon play in front of a South Tyrolean audience?

02 December 2024

From: det

Two Grand Slam titles, number 1 in the world, triumph at the ATP Finals - and then another victory with Italy's Davis Cup team. Jannik Sinner has finally conquered the hearts of tennis fans in Italy this year and triggered a real hype in the boot-shaped country. The enthusiasm that prevailed during the ATP Finals in Turin was enormous.

Now there is more good news for Sinner fans: In the next three years - from 2025 to 2027 - the Davis Cup finals will take place in the boot-shaped country. In 2025, the battle for the "ugliest salad bowl in the world" will take place in Bologna - and the following year in Bolzano?

The idea of ​​the association head

Sounds like a crazy plan, but apparently it is not out of the question. As the news agency HANDLE reported that Italy's tennis association chief Angelo Binaghi had expressed the idea of ​​bringing the Final 8 tournament to South Tyrol, Sinner's homeland.

Sinner led Italy to two Davis Cup victories. © ANSA / Jorge Zapata

At the moment, however, that seems hard to imagine. The only possible venue would be the Sparkasse Arena – the home ground of HC Bozen. It seems unlikely that a stadium with a capacity of “only” 7.800 spectators would be sufficient for a Davis Cup final. Nevertheless, it would be a dream for many South Tyroleans if their Jannik were to play practically on their doorstep.