Overview
- In a new interview reported by Corriere dello Sport, FITP president Angelo Binaghi recalled Jannik Sinner nearly ending up in hospital during his 2025 Australian Open match against Holger Rune, which included a medical time-out.
- Binaghi defended Sinner’s decision to decline an invitation to the Quirinale from President Sergio Mattarella, pointing to the need for rest, family time and recovery in a packed global calendar.
- Addressing criticism over Sinner’s silence after Nicola Pietrangeli’s death, Binaghi said he personally represented Italian tennis at the funeral on behalf of current players.
- The remarks were presented as clarifications intended to cool earlier controversies, with no new public statements from Sinner reported.
- Broadening his comments, Binaghi highlighted the federation’s growth and said landing a Grand Slam in Italy would require significant government investment.