Jannik Sinner from the ATP to the UN: The World No. 1 Hits an “Ace” Off the Court, Too

Jannik Sinner continues to make his mark not only on the tennis courts. The No. 1 player in the ATP rankings took center stage at the UN during one of the General Assembly’s side events, through a video message broadcast during “Multiply Possibility,” an event organized as part of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), an initiative supported and relaunched by Italy and Nigeria to promote access to education in the most vulnerable countries.

The South Tyrolean sought to draw attention to the importance of educational opportunities, emphasizing how privileged he was growing up. In his remarks, he noted that millions of children do not have access to the same tools to build their own futures. “There are many children around the world who don’t have this chance, not because they lack talent or determination, but because they are denied the opportunities they deserve,” said Sinner.

“I want to thank Italy and Nigeria for organizing this event,” he added. “Two countries on two different continents, yet united by the belief that every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and build a bright future.” Sinner then highlighted the value of international cooperation: “When nations join forces in this way, they send a powerful message. That’s how real change happens.”

The Italian champion’s commitment to these issues did not begin today. Just a few weeks ago, the Jannik Sinner Foundation announced a partnership with UNICEF Italy aimed at supporting over 100,000 children living in areas affected by conflict or severe humanitarian crises by providing learning materials and tools.

The partnership with GPE is therefore another step in a broader initiative aimed at ensuring access to education for the most vulnerable segments of the global population. It is no coincidence that Sinner had words of great appreciation for the organization: “For us, it is an ideal partner; it carries out this work on an impressive scale worldwide, reaching the children who need it most. We have a duty to expand opportunities for 750 million of them: being part of this mission is an honor and a privilege.”