Adriano Panatta Speaks Out on Jannik Sinner and the Latest Developments

In an interview with L’Arena, Adriano Panatta said he wasn’t particularly alarmed by the Italian tennis scene’s disappointing performance at the most recent U.S. Open. For the first time in three years, no Italian player has reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament; but what happened at Flushing Meadows will remain an isolated incident, according to the former Italian tennis player.

“Maybe we’d gotten too used to success; I wouldn’t make a big deal out of it,” Panatta explained. “The Italians have been doing great things in recent seasons, and besides, we have the world’s best player right here at home…”

Regarding Jannik Sinner, Panatta spoke with confidence: “Clearly, he was missed in New York because he would have been the favorite, but if his knee held him back, it’s only right that he took some time to rest; he’s won so many matches this year. The same goes for Alcaraz, but I’m certain they’ll be back in top form. They’re young and will recover quickly.”

On *La Domenica Sportiva*, Panatta then commented on the disgraceful behavior of some Juventus fans, who turned their backs during the minute of silence for Sandro Mazzola: “It’s such a terrible thing. This group of fans made me ashamed to be Italian. Because this gesture goes beyond mere bad taste, rudeness, or a lack of culture. In my opinion, they should be banned from stadiums. And not just for a month, but forever.”