Jasmine Paolini’s gesture left all of Jannik Sinner’s fans speechless: no one could have imagined it.
2024 has undoubtedly been a remarkable year for Italian tennis. It is impossible not to highlight the many successes of Jannik Sinner, who won two Grand Slam titles, the Australian Open and the US Open, and secured the top spot in the ATP rankings with a significant advantage over his competitors.
However, Sinner was not the only Italian star to shine in 2024. Jasmine Paolini also had a remarkable season, coming very close to winning two Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. She then triumphed at the Paris Olympics together with Sara Errani, securing a gold medal in doubles. And her success did not stop there: just over a month ago, Paolini celebrated another victory, this time at the Billie Jean King Cup, following in Sinner’s footsteps as he led the Italian men’s team to a second consecutive Davis Cup victory.
Off the court, Jasmine Paolini and Jannik Sinner have a strong relationship, with both tennis stars frequently exchanging compliments and support for each other’s successes. This makes Paolini’s recent move all the more shocking to fans of the sport.
Paolini’s move stuns Sinner’s fans!
In a twist that no one expected, Jasmine Paolini has teamed up with Nick Kyrgios, one of Jannik Sinner’s most outspoken critics, in a mixed doubles match. Kyrgios has been outspoken in his criticism of Sinner, particularly regarding the Clostebol incident, in which traces of the substance were found in Sinner’s system, leading to an investigation by WADA. A final ruling on the matter is expected in early 2025, but Kyrgios has consistently expressed his skepticism about Sinner’s innocence.
Paolini teamed up with Kyrgios at the World Tennis League exhibition in Abu Dhabi, where they played against Caroline Garcia and Denis Shapovalov. Paolini and Kyrgios won the singles match 6-4, a result that quickly made waves online and left Sinner’s fans in disbelief.
Kyrgios has never held back in his criticism of Sinner and has even hinted at playing him at the upcoming Australian Open, determined to prove his point on court. Paolini’s decision to play alongside Kyrgios has added fuel to the fire, leaving many to wonder how this development could affect the dynamics of Italian tennis as 2025 approaches.
