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Economic Times
6 days ago
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Meet Jannik Sinner's parents Johann and Siglinde: The quiet support behind Wimbledon champion's rise
Getty Images Jannik Sinner's parents, Johann and Siglinde, supported their son's journey from skiing in the Italian Alps to winning Wimbledon and becoming world number one Jannik Sinner's parents, Johann and Siglinde, have remained a steady presence behind the scenes throughout their son's rise to the top of men's tennis. Sinner, now the world number one and freshly crowned Wimbledon 2025 champion, is the first Italian in history to achieve the top ranking in men's singles tennis. However, at one point in his youth, Sinner appeared destined for a very different sport. Growing up in the German-speaking region of Italy's snow-covered Dolomites, Sinner was deeply involved in skiing. His upbringing made this an expected path. 'The reason why I chose tennis was, in tennis you can make mistakes. You can lose points but you can still win the match,' Sinner told Vogue in 2024. 'In skiing, if you make one mistake, one big mistake, you cannot win.' Also read: Wimbledon 2025 final: Jannik Sinner defeats Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, full stats breakdown At the age of 13, Sinner made the difficult decision to leave his hometown for the Italian Riviera, enrolling in a tennis academy to pursue the sport full-time. He credits this ambition and discipline to the influence of his parents. At the time of Jannik's departure from home to chase his tennis dreams, his parents were working at a ski lodge, with his mother Siglinde employed as a server and his father Johann as a cook. Reflecting on those early days after winning the 2024 Australian Open, Sinner said, 'My parents are special because when I [came] back from school my parents were not there, they were working and I used to always go to ski. When I came back home at 4:30 my mom used to be at home but I went to play tennis sometimes, a little bit of [soccer].' Although his parents regularly attend his matches today, Siglinde often chooses to watch from a distance due to nerves. During the Italian Open in Rome, she was spotted leaving after her son dropped the first set. When asked about it, she told Gazzetta: 'I left at the end of the first set. I'll take a stroll around here and wait for the match to end. I never watch Jannik's entire matches live; it rarely happens. I prefer to stay in front of the TV. Only in Turin did I manage to watch the final and a bit of the previous rounds. My husband stayed; he never has any qualms.' Also read: Novak Djokovic: Is it time to say goodbye after another Grand Slam semifinal loss?Her anxious reactions at the French Open in Paris earlier this year went viral, highlighting her struggle to watch live, particularly during tense Sinner, sometimes referred to by his other name, Hanspeter, was born in Italy's South Tyrol region. The Sinner family now runs Haus Sinner, a guest house in their hometown, where Johann assists with the restaurant when not traveling to support Jannik on tour.'So they are always working and that's what I love about them,' Jannik said during a press conference in 2024. 'They're not changing anything with me. I'm a normal person who I was when I was a very young kid with a big dream and now I'm just 22 years old with still a big dream.'Johann missed this year's French Open final, which Jannik narrowly lost to Carlos Alcaraz, due to work commitments at home. 'My dad was not here because he was working today,' Sinner told reporters at Roland Garros after the match. 'Nothing of our success changes in the family.' Also read: Wimbledon 2025 prize money: how much champions, finalists, and other competitors earn Their continued modest approach stands in contrast to their son's increasing fame following his Wimbledon victory.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
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Report – Panathanaikos Buy Full Playing Rights Of Greece Star From Inter Milan
Panathanaikos have bought back the full playing rights of fullback Georgios Vagiannidis from Inter Milan. This according to Greek newspaper Gazzetta, via FCInterNews. The player himself stated that the likes of Manchester City and Monaco had also chased him. But he decided upon a move to Inter instead. Advertisement Vagiannidis spent the 2020-21 season on loan with Sint-Truiden in Belgium. However, it was not a successful loan spell for the Greek. Vagiannidis made just one appearance for Sint-Truiden across the entire 2020-21 campaign. This came in a cup match. Therefore, it was little surprise when Inter allowed the Greek to rejoin Panathanaikos. Just twelve months after signing for the Nerazzurri on a free transfer, Vagiannidis made the return to his boyhood club on a free transfer. Panathanaikos Buy Full Playing Rights Of Georgios Vagiannidis From Inter Milan Inter may not have sold Vagiannidis back to Panathanaikos for a fee. Advertisement However, the deal did include an agreement that the Nerazzurri would receive a percentage of resale on any future transfer if the Athens team were to sell the defender in the future. The total amount that Inter would have been entitled to for a sale of Vagiannidis would have been 37.5%. However, reports Greek newspaper Gazzetta, Panathanaikos have bought out that part of the playing rights of the 24-year-old. According to the newspaper, the total fee that the Greek giants have paid to Inter is a little over €2 million.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Report – Inter Milan Could Make Ambitious Swoop For Argentina Star If Calhanoglu Leaves
Report – Inter Milan Could Make Ambitious Swoop For Argentina Star If Calhanoglu Leaves Inter Milan could make an ambitious move for Como midfielder Nico Paz in the event that Hakan Calhanoglu leaves this summer. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan are bracing for the possibility of a Hakan Calhanoglu exit this summer. Galatasaray remain very keen on trying to sign the 31-year-old midfielder. And Inter won't stand in the way of a sale for the right price. Therefore, if Calhanoglu is to depart, Inter will look for an adequate replacement. There are a couple of names on Inter's radar in this respect. One would be Lazio's Nicolo Rovella. The Nerazzurri have reportedly lined up the 23-year-old as an ideal like-for-like replacement for Calhanoglu. Meanwhile, Atalanta midfielder Ederson is another name on Inter's shortlist in midfield. However, the Brazilian won't come cheap – La Dea want €60 million for him according to the Gazzetta. Inter Could Make Nico Paz Swoop If Calhanoglu Leaves COMO, ITALY – MAY 23: Nico Paz of Como 1907 in action during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on May 23, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by) However, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, there is another possibility. Advertisement The Milan-based newspaper anticipates that Inter may not try to replace Hakan Calhanoglu like-for-like at all. Rather, the Nerazzurri could invest a fee for the Turkish international in a different type of midfielder. It is no secret that Cristian Chivu is working to change Inter's formation. Rather than a 3-5-2 with a midfield trio, the Romanian is keen to set Inter up in a 3-4-2-1 shape. This would mean that there is more room for attacking midfielders. And Como midfielder Nico Paz is a player with the ideal profile to play in a system like that. Paz is certainly one of Inter's dream targets. The Nerazzurri have been drooling over a move for the 20-year-old Argentine international for many months now. Advertisement Of course, signing Paz would represent a significant challenge for Inter. Not least considering the buyback clause that Real Madrid have on the Como midfielder. However, if Inter do bring in a big transfer fee for Calhanoglu, they would be ready to try for it, reports the Gazzetta.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
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Report – Inter Milan To Seek Exit Route For Ex Porto Star & Then Sign Man United Flop
Report – Inter Milan To Seek Exit Route For Ex Porto Star & Then Sign Man United Flop Inter Milan are looking to find a way to offload striker Mehdi Taremi, and the move for Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan are planning out their attack for the upcoming season. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram will remain at the club, barring major surprises. Then, the likes of Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa have already left the club. Meanwhile, Inter are on the verge of wrapping up a deal to sign striker Ange-Yoan Bonny from Parma. The Frenchman has been the early priority in the transfer window. But with a deal for Bonny now imminent, Inter will move on to other priorities in attack. Inter Look To Offload Mehdi Taremi Then Sign Rasmus Hojlund MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC at Old Trafford on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by) According to the Gazzetta, Inter will look for a way to get striker Mehdi Taremi off their books this summer. Advertisement The Iranian only just arrived at Inter last summer. He joined on a free transfer from Porto. However, it was a very underwhelming debut campaign for Taremi at the San Siro. The 32-year-old scored a shocking total of just three goals all season. Therefore, Inter feel that Taremi's story in a Nerazzurri shirt is now over. They will wait for offers for the Iranian international. And as far as the player who Inter want to replace Taremi in their squad, there is little doubt. The Gazzetta dello Sport report that Inter will move for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojund if they are able to get rid of Taremi.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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Done Deal – Inter Milan To Sign Parma Striker For Around €25M
Done Deal – Inter Milan To Sign Parma Striker For Around €25M Inter Milan will sign striker Ange-Yoan Bonny from Parma in a transfer worth around €25 million. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that the move is now a done deal, with just a couple details to finalize. Advertisement Inter Milan are now rapidly approaching the closing stage of negotiations with Parma for striker Ange-Yoan Bonny. The Nerazzurri's interest in the 21-year-old is certainly no secret. Inter had already been targeting him before appointing Cristian Chivu as coach – and the Romanian has further pushed them towards a deal. Inter see Bonny as an ideal player to follow in the footsteps of Marcus Thuram. Done Deal – Inter Will Sign Ange-Yoan Bonny From Parma VENICE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Parma celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between Venezia and Parma at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on November 09, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by) According to the Gazzetta, Inter's move Parma can now be considered a done deal. Napoli had made a late attempt to see if they could hijack the deal. But there is nothing doing there – Inter have already sealed the deal. Advertisement The Gazzetta confirm that Ange-Yoan Bonny himself is very keen on joining Inter. Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have been negotiating with Parma for some time. And the clubs have come to an agreement. The Gazzetta report that the fee will be somewhere been €23-25 million. Inter's idea would be to reach €25 million with add-ons – Parma, on the other hand, want that amount before add-ons. Then, Inter could send striker Sebastiano Esposito to Parma as part of the deal, lowering the cash fee. On that front, everything would depend on whether new Gialloblu coach Carlos Cuesta rates Esposito. Then, Inter and Parma will work out the exact formula of the deal. It could still be a season-long loan deal containing a purchase obligation.
