Jannik Sinner reveals his dream superpower

Jannik Sinner has made many enemies and visualized his real friends on the ATP tour after his doping scandal.

Jannik Sinner reveals his dream superpower

Jannik Sinner (Image via X)

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner recently revealed a superpower he would love to have, in a video on the ATP Tour website. The Italian shared that he’d like the ability to know what others are thinking.

Sinner’s answer could be interpreted in different ways, with one possible connection to his ongoing doping scandal. The verdict of this case is yet to be finalized.

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If I could have a superpower, I would use it to know what other people are thinking

Jannik Sinner said in a video posted by ATP Tour

Sinner’s doping issue became public in August when it was confirmed he tested positive for a banned substance twice. Since then, he has faced significant backlash from former and current tennis players.

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Among his critics, Nick Kyrgios has been vocal. The Australian has distanced himself from Sinner, repeatedly criticizing him for not being a “clean” player.

Serena Williams’ ex-coach blasts Jannik Sinner for ‘money’ comments

Rennae Stubbs, former coach to Serena Williams and a former doubles world No. 1, recently criticized Jannik Sinner for saying he didn’t play the Six Kings Slam for the money. Stubbs believes the Italian is trying to “be like Roger Federer” by giving carefully worded answers.

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Jannik Sinner (via X)

I love him so much, because he’s so trusted to be politically correct, ‘No, I didn’t go for the money. I’m just playing. The six best players in the world are there and I want to test myself’. Listen, Jannik, I love you, but dude, come on! There’s no way you’re adding a tournament on to your schedule. Just like Carlos [Alcaraz] said, ‘Of course I went for the money’.

Rennae Stubbs on Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

Earlier this month, Sinner faced Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event made history as the most lucrative tennis match ever, with Sinner taking home $6 million, the largest prize check in tennis.

Jannik, I know you want to be politically correct with everything because you are. You want to be like Roger Federer where you say everything really well. But sometimes, you go, ‘Yeah, it was interesting. I wanted to go visit. We were getting paid a lot of money, and that’s why I went’.

Rennae Stubbs added

After the event, Sinner stated that money was not his main reason for playing in the exhibition. However, Alcaraz had a different take when asked about his motivation for participating in the tournament.

Stanislas Wawrinka backed this, posting a laughing emoji on his social media account in reference to Sinner’s comments. On her podcast, the Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast, Stubbs questioned why Sinner’s response to the topic differed from Alcaraz’s, suggesting he could have been more straightforward.