“I feel safe at home and with my friends” – Jannik Sinner reveals how he indulged in ‘really normal’ things to heal after French Open loss

Jannik Sinner recently reflected on spending time with his friends and family in the aftermath of his 2025 French Open heartbreak. Sinner, the reigning No. 1, had three championship points to close out the men’s singles final. Astonishingly though, his opponent Carlos Alcaraz stormed back into the contest to deny the Italian what would have been his maiden title triumph at the clay Major.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of his title defense at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Sinner said:

“I was very relaxed with my family. We grilled a bit, played table tennis with my friends. Really normal things, nothing special. I like going home, when a lot is going on. I feel safe at home and with my friends.”

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The Italian grew up in the rugged mountains of north Italy, and his parents continue to maintain a humble approach to life, despite their son's mercurial rise to the elite echelons of men's tennis.

Last year, after becoming the Nitto ATP Finals champion, Jannik Sinner spoke up about the importance of his family in his life.

Jannik Sinner laid bare priority for loved ones after title triumph at Nitto ATP Finals 2024

Jannik Sinner ended the 2024 tennis season on a high as he emerged triumphant at the prestigious, year-end Nitto ATP Finals. Following his title triumph at the event, the Italian laid bare the significance of his family. Sinner's parents, father Hanspeter and mother Siglinde were both in attendance in Turin to see their son lift the year-end trophy.

"Parents and the people who are close to you come before everything else. I'm happy with the cup, but it's even more beautiful to see the family here with me and to be able to give them something back. Only they know the sacrifices we've made. Not only mom's tears but all this sharing these moments with the family is the most beautiful thing of all the rest," Sinner said.

Jannik Sinner is currently in Halle, Germany, to defend his title at the Terra Wortmann Open. Last year, the Italian participated at the prestigious grasscourt event, his first as World No. 1, and triumphed after defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the final.

This year, Sinner's participation at tournaments has so far been limited due to a three-month ban he served after agreeing to a case resolution agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The suspension stemmed from the Italian twice testing positive for the banned substance Clostebol last year.

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