Tennis sensation Jannik Sinner's 26-match winning streak finally came to an end when he suffered a defeat in the Italian Open 2025 final against Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner had won the Australian Open 2025 title before he was handed a three-month doping ban. Thereafter, he made it to the finals of the Italian Open 2025 but faltered against Carlos Alcaraz with a scoreline of 6-7 (5), 1-6.
Why Jannik Sinner's brother missed the Italian Open 2025 final?
After the game, the world number one was seen showcasing gratitude to his friends and family members for their consistent support while amusingly highlighting the reason why his brother missed his Italian Open 2025 final clash after he wasn't spotted with his parents in the box stands.
The Italian sensation thanked crowd and his team, who came to cheer him on, and stated that his brother, Marc, had opted for the Formula One Imola Grand Prix instead of watching the Rome final clash. He further stated that his friends were also there, which gave him a lot of energy and engagement in the summit clash.
“A lot of friends of mine are here. My brother couldn’t be here. He’s watching the racing (Formula 1). Thanks to all the people who came to this tournament. You gave me a lot of energy and encouragement. I tried today but that’s all I had. It was a good test. Thanks to everyone. I’d like to thank my team. There have been a few months that weren’t easy. It’s been a great result just to be here in the final. We trained a lot," Jannik Sinner said.
For Jannik Sinner, this outing in the Italian Open 2025 marks the first time he has returned to action after his doping ban. Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz managed to pull a win and put an end to his 26-match winning streak despite his strong performance in Rome.
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