“I would love to go to couple of races if I have time,” Jannik Sinner reveals the details of his conversation with Carlos Sainz in Monte Carlo

“I would love to go to couple of races if I have time,” Jannik Sinner reveals the details of his conversation with Carlos Sainz in Monte Carlo

Carlos Sainz and Jannik Sinner (Images via IMAGO)

Jannik Sinner has made a great start to life a World No. 2. Playing for the first time at his career-high rank, he overpowered Sebastian Korda 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters. It was also his debut on clay for the season.

Fresh from his title run in Miami, there was only a week’s time for him to get used to the surface. But his form has been splendid this season and looks unbeatable. The win over Korda was his 23rd match win of the season from his 24th match.

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With three titles from four events coming in Monte Carlo, he’s a heavy favorite for the title. With his popularity rising, no wonder big names are eager to meet him. As the tournament being played in Monaco, many athletes from different sports visit to get some tennis action.

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Among them this year was Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. The Spanish driver is currently driving for Ferrari although it is believed to be his final season with the Italian giants. During his visit to Monte Carlo, he met Novak Djokovic as well before catching up with Sinner who later revealed his conversation with him.

It's always very nice to meet these kinds of people. I am a Formula 1 fan, and a Ferrari fan even more. So, it's nice to have him around here. He also enjoys to watch some different sport. I would love to go to a couple of races if I have time.
said Sinner, speaking on Tennis Channel.

The Italian No. 1 showed his eagerness to attend Formula 1 races but blamed it on the Tour schedule. Tennis season typically finishes late in November. The Formula 1 season finishes in the first week of December requiring tennis players to find time from their busy schedules to attend the races. 

Our schedule is very long and tough to get into races but I am very happy for him, he's doing an amazing season at the moment. He's won one race, he is one of the most consistent drivers of Formula 1 and I am very happy. It was a nice feeling.
added the Italian.

Jannik Sinner’s connection with Formula 1

Following Italy’s Davis Cup win with Sinner spearheading the team, his popularity was further on the rise. Formula 1 found it to be a window of opportunity and signed up the Italian as ‘Friend of F1’ in an attempt to use his popularity to attract more fans to the motorsport.

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In his new role, the Italian will be expected to attend specific races where he will help in the promotion of the sport. A lifelong fan of Ferrari given his nationality, the Italian was excited about the deal and called it a ‘huge privilege’.

Sinner will now take on German Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round in Monte Carlo in a rematch of their third-round encounter in Indian Wells this year. Struff defeated Borna Coric 7-6(2), 6-1 having earlier made a comeback against Sebastian Baez in the first round. The Italian leads their head-to-head 1-0.

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