Jannik Sinner: Angelo Mangiante speaks out: “You want to teach him everything.” And he posts a photo

The announcement that Jannik Sinner would withdraw from the Shanghai tournament sparked a wave of controversy and heated discussions on social media and in the press. Many fans, industry insiders, and journalists have called for greater clarity from the Italian player’s entourage regarding his physical condition. The world No. 1 has been sidelined since Wimbledon and has had to skip five major tournaments so far, including the U.S. Open, and many are criticizing him for not being transparent about what’s going on.

Sky journalist Angelo Mangiante has come out strongly in defense of Jannik Sinner, publishing a clear post on X: “For those who, right now, want to tell Sinner everything (how to take care of himself, how to handle communication, how to behave), I’d like to remind you that he’ll remain No. 1 at least until the day of the Vienna final and will stay at No. 1 for at least 95 weeks, even after this hiatus. Jannik can take his time coming back… :)”

Mangiante is referring to the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings, which Sinner has secured at least until November 1 thanks to Alexander Zverev’s loss to Novak Djokovic at the Beijing tournament.

The Italian’s hope is to return in time to defend his top spot through the end of the year, but his physical condition is the priority: he wants to be 100% before making his comeback. In this regard, Mangiante also posted a photo on X of the champion from Sesto training intensely at the gym.

“The path we’ve chosen remains the same: one of caution. To minimize the margin of risk. The goal is to regain peak condition, but above all to safeguard the athlete’s future. No to rushed comebacks, considering the all-too-frequent long-term injuries suffered by other tennis players in recent years—and there are plenty of examples. We’re looking ahead to the next decade, not the next tournament,” Mangiante wrote on X on Saturday.

“The problem is always the same: extra-articular tendon inflammation in the right knee. It’s not a serious condition, but recovery takes a long time and carries risks of relapse and chronicity. That is what Sinner wants to avoid. The precautions are aimed at regaining his fitness and exercising the utmost caution regarding the risk of relapse.”