Darren Cahill’s father surprised Sinner and his team during training ahead of the second round of the Australian Open: and Saudi thinks of Sinner as an ambassador for the Expo
After the positive debut on Monday atAustralian Open against the difficult Nicolas Jarrythe path of Jannik Sinner towards confirmation inHappy Slam will continue with the unprecedented challenge to No. 173 in the world Tristan Schoolkate. To best prepare for the match against the Australian wild card, the South Tyrolean returned to the pitch today – Tuesday 14 January – for a training session, during which he was surprised by the arrival of his 84-year-old father Darren Cahillarrived at Melbourne Park to meet the team members and above all the world no. 1. Meanwhile, there are rumors of a solid offer from Saudi Arabia to Jannik to fill the role of testimonial in view of Expo 2030.
Sinner, special guest for him and Cahill in training
Surrounding yourself with people with whom you understand and get along has always been one of the most important aspects for Jannik Sinner and it is no coincidence that his, more than a team, is almost a second family. A family that received a surprise visit today. Darren Cahill in fact, he unexpectedly invited a member of his first family, namely his 84-year-old father John, a former football player, who stopped on the pitch to meet and have a chat with the team members and above all with the No. 1 in the world, who – given the many smiles – seems to have enjoyed his presence very much.
Sinner prepares the challenge to Schoolkate
The visit of the father of Cahill however, it was only a pleasant interlude in training on Tuesday 14 January for Sinnerwhich after beating Nicolas Jarry is preparing for the second round of theAustralian Openwhere his Australian peer awaits him Tristan Schoolkaten°173 in the ranking in the Happy Slam thanks to a wild card, who can’t wait to challenge the best player in the world: “What a thrill to challenge the world no. 1 Sinner. We will probably play on Rod Laver Arena, it will be beautiful and I will enjoy the moment. I have nothing to lose”.
After Nadal, Saudi Arabia targets Jannik
Meanwhile, according to what was reported by Corriere dello Sportafter convincing Rafael Nadal to accept the role of testimonial of Saudi tennis, Saudi would like Sinner as one of its ambassadors in view of Expo 2030. At the moment there is nothing confirmed, and probably for there to be developments it will be necessary to wait the outcome of Wada’s appeal on the clostebol case, but if the marketing operation were to succeed Jannik would certainly take home another nice check to replenish his bank account.
Source: sport.virgilio.it
