World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is stepping off the court to make an impact far beyond tennis.
On Monday, Sinner announced the launch of the Jannik Sinner Foundation, an initiative dedicated to empowering young people through education, access to sport, and support for both physical and mental health.
“The idea behind it is very simple: I want to give back,” Sinner shared in a heartfelt video.
“Kids are our future, and everything we do in the foundation is rooted in helping them. Today is a very, very special day.”
The foundation’s mission is clear: to remove barriers to opportunity and help children thrive. According to its website, the foundation will support programs that bring movement, play, and structured sports into children’s lives — not just for fun, but as essential tools for growth.
“Because play is never just play,” the site reads.
“It’s how kids build confidence, connection and character. It’s where they begin to understand the world—and their role in shaping it.”
Sinner emphasized the long-term vision:
“With this foundation, we would like to give younger kids some great chances to hopefully achieve their dreams.”
The announcement comes just ahead of his return to the tour at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, where he will compete following the conclusion of a three-month suspension related to a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). His eligibility to compete resumes May 4
