Jannik Sinner's Rise to World No. 3 in Tennis: A Triumph for Italy

"In the end, it's just a number." The 3 on the back of Jannik Sinner, official thanks to the extraordinary performance at the ATP tournament in Rotterdam, is perfect not only for mathematical tradition. Perfect for timing, it comes after the triumph in Australia, and ways, those of the sporting style. Here are the words of the South Tyrolean who is climbing the world with humility: "It means a lot to me and all of Italy. The most important thing, however, is to move Italian tennis in the direction of getting many boys to play, to be an example." Sinner, born in 2001, in a few years has gone from winning tournaments in the junior and Challenger circuit to competing at a high level in the ATP circuit. Until giving us the top positions of information sites, appearing on our social searches, waiting for him for hours in front of the TV between one song and another. But he is not a man for surprises off the field, he is a man, pardon boy, for feats on the field. Sinner-De Minaur 7-5, 6-4: Jannik from tomorrow is the number 3 in the world: it is the best placement of an Italian. Sinner, the climb in the ATP ranking. His rise to number 3 in the world ranking is the result of a consistency of results and continuous improvements in his game. To these, it is right to also add the behaviors off the field. Because we Italians, traditionally used to "indie rock" tennis players, are now here enchanted to admire the power of the blue's shots and his tactical maturity, not common at his age. His ability to keep calm in critical moments, shows the world an Italian side made of excellent plays especially when the pressure is high. Here Erasmus of Rotterdam said: "Folly is the only thing capable of prolonging youth and keeping away the annoying old age." And Jannik is helping us, every victory seen live or on TV is an elixir of long life. Sinner, the best medicine for Italian sport.