With just 48 hours to go until the start of the Nitto ATP Finals, the Pala Alpitour is already in turmoil. Siglinde Sinner, mother of world number one Jannik, called an emergency meeting with journalists, revealing a family secret no one expected. 
“I worked for years as a waitress at the Talschlusshütte in Sexten, alongside my husband, Johann, the chef, to give Jannik everything,” Siglinde began with a trembling voice. Tears began streaming down her face as she clutched the red scarf of the Italian national team.
The twist: Jannik, who grew up skiing and snowshoeing in South Tyrol, confessed to his mother that he’s ashamed of his humble job. “He says he can’t stand people’s comments, that he feels different from his academy classmates,” Siglinde sobbed.
Worse still, the champion admitted feeling abandoned: “When I was little, I’d come home from school and my mother would always be at the shelter. I felt alone; I miss having a mother there for me.” These words made Siglinde break down in front of the cameras of Sky Sport and RAI.
The final straw? Jannik issued a shocking ultimatum: “Mom, stop being a waitress right now, or I won’t play professional tournaments anymore.” Siglinde revealed she had already resigned from the shelter where she’d worked for 30 years.
The tennis world is in shock: #SinnerDrama is already trending worldwide with over 2 million tweets. Carlos Alcaraz commented: “Jannik is like a brother to me, I hope he works everything out in the family.” Djokovic also sent a private message of support.
Sources close to the family say that after his triumph at Paris-Bercy, Jannik unleashed the pent-up anger of his childhood. Siglinde ran Haus Sinner and waited tables until late, leaving little Jannik with his grandparents in the mountains.
Now the burning question: will Jannik take to the court on Sunday against Zverev in the Borg Group? The ATP has confirmed his participation, but rumors suggest he may withdraw for “personal reasons.” Turin is holding its breath for the champion who risks losing everything.
Siglinde concluded the conference with a heartbreaking plea: “I will do anything for my son, even giving up the job that gave me dignity. Jannik deserves happiness, not just trophies.” Her words moved millions of Italian fans online.
Chain reactions: Jannik’s Instagram page lost 500,000 followers in a matter of hours, while #GrazieSiglinde trended. The Italian Tennis Federation (FIT) promised psychological support to the family. Meanwhile, bookmakers suspended odds on the winner of the 2025 Finals.
This family drama is a reminder of the pressure on young champions: from Federer to Nadal, no one is immune. Siglinde, a strong woman from the Dolomites, has sacrificed everything for Jannik’s dream, but now the price seems too high for both of them.
Update 6 p.m.: Jannik posted a cryptic story: “Family first 
.” Siglinde has already returned to Sexten to talk to her son. The 2025 Nitto ATP Finals threaten to become the most dramatic tournament in recent history.
Italian tennis is trembling: will Jannik win on the court or will he collapse under the weight of emotion? Stay tuned for minute-by-minute updates on this scandal rocking the sports world. Siglinde Sinner, a silent heroine, deserves our respect.
