Like several top tennis stars, including Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Holger Rune, Jannik Sinner has chosen to live in Monaco rather than remain in his native Italy. While admitting the move has come with personal costs, the world No. 1 has explained why he believes the environment and lifestyle make it worthwhile.
Why Jannik Sinner Prefers Living in Monaco Over Italy
Fresh off winning his maiden Italian Open title and completing the Career Golden Masters on home soil, Sinner has further cemented his popularity among Italian fans. However, journalist Riccardo Crivelli told L’Equipe that the 24-year-old’s decision to reside in Monaco remains the “only controversy” still surrounding him in Italy.
The world No. 1, though, defended his Monaco lifestyle, explaining that it allows him to live a more normal life away from constant public attention. Although Sinner admitted that he misses spending time with his family and grandparents, he asserted that the move was necessary for his tennis dominance.
“I chose Monaco for the peace and quiet I find here: I can go to a restaurant or do my shopping without anyone paying attention to me, and that’s exactly what I need. I must also say that the facilities—tennis courts, gyms—are perfect. Of course, I miss my family. My grandparents are getting older, and I’d like to be able to visit them more often. But if I had stayed home to train, I wouldn’t have been in the optimal conditions to become the best player I could be,” he told L’Equipe.
The four-time Grand Slam champion embraced the “sacrifices” required for his tennis success but stressed the importance of balancing those demands with being able to enjoy life off the court.
“It comes at a price, being one of the best players in the world. People recognize you, that’s just how it is. But I try to live it as normally as possible. I have neither the desire nor the need to brag, whether off the court or anywhere else. I’m happy with what I have, happy above all to be healthy,” he said.
“The life I’ve chosen requires sacrifices, but it’s also a question of balance: I’ll only be 24 once, and I try to enjoy it, to have good times off the court. And I think I find this balance quite good. I have a great group of friends, the same ones I’ve always had, and people by my side who take care of me,” he added.
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