Jannik Sinner Parents

Who are Jannik Sinner's Parents?

Johann Sinner and Siglinde Sinner are the proud parents of Jannik Sinner. He was born on August 16, 2001 in Innichen, in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. His father is a Chef in a restaurant at a Ski Lodge in Italy, and his mother worked as a waitress at the same restaurant. As a young boy, Jannik was always encouraged by his parents to take part in sporting activities such as football, swimming, skiing and tennis. He showed a genuine interest in skiing, and spent a lot of time practicing in ski halls.

The 23-year-old soon became one of Italy’s top junior skiers in the eight to twelve-years-old age bracket and also won a National Championship award in Giant Slalom at the age of eight. It was his father, Johann Sinner, who pushed him to get back to tennis and develop his skills to compete at a higher level. At the age of 13, Jannik gave up skiing and football to prioritize his tennis. The youngster decided to move to Bordighera on the Italian Riviera to train under Riccardo Piatti and Massimo Sartori at the Piatti Tennis Center.

Jannik Sinner made his debut in the ITF Circuit in 2016, but did not achieve too much success as a junior. However, the Italian achieved significant success on the ATP level as a young professional. He won his first ATP Challenger title in 2019 at the age of 17 despite entering the tournament with no wins at that level. Jannik became the youngest Italian to win a Challenger Series title in history.

The Italian followed it up with a semifinal run at the European Cup and registered his first top 20 win over Frenchman Gael Monfils. He qualified for the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals as the lowest seed and pleasantly surprised everyone with his brilliant performance at the event. He defeated the likes of Frances Tiafoe, Mikael Ymer and Miomir Kecmanovic en route to the finals and then outlasted Alex De Minaur in straight sets to lift the title. He was named the ATP Newcomer of the Year for having an exceptional season as a young professional.

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Jannik Sinner Father

Johann Sinner is Jannik Sinner’s father. He is a chef at a restaurant in Val Pusteria, Italy. Johann knew that tennis would be the ideal sport for his son after watching him train as a young boy. He was originally attracted to skiing and thought about pursuing it as a career.

However, the youngster soon realized there was more scope of competition in tennis and prioritized his development with the sport. At the age of 13, he committed to the sport and hasn't looked back ever since.

Jannik Sinner Mother

Siglinde Sinner is Jannik Sinner’s mother. His mother worked as a waitress in the same restaurant where her husband was the chef. He credited his mother for instilling a strong work ethic in him, and teaching him the value of living a disciplined lifestyle. He learnt to show up for practice with a positive attitude and gave his 100% while honing his skills.

What Nationality Are Jannik Sinner's Parents?

Jannik Sinner’s parents Johann Sinner and Siglinde Sinner are both Italians.

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Jannik Sinner Family

Jannik Sinner also has a younger brother named Marc Sinner, who hasn’t been in the limelight. However, the duo share a positive bond. The Italian is also in a relationship with social media influencer and professional model Maria Braccini. She is from Italy and has already modeled in a number of advertisements for various agencies.

Are Jannik Sinner’s Parents Still Married?

Johann Sinner and Siglinde Sinner are still married and are living peacefully with their two sons. They are often seen attending their son's matches.