Adriano Panatta, a legend of Italian tennis, spoke about his relationship with the Internazionali BNL d’Italia just days before the tournament’s commencement. He expressed surprise at receiving an invitation to Roland Garros but not to the Rome Masters. “Two weeks are left, maybe… ” he hinted, suggesting a potential last-minute invitation to the Italian event.
The former French Open champion also shared his thoughts on the rising star Jannik Sinner, discussing his potential and impact on the sport.
English Translation:
Adriano Panatta: “They invited me to Roland Garros but not to Rome. Two weeks left, maybe…”
A few days before the start of the Internazionali d’Italia, the legend of Italian tennis spoke about his relationship with the tournament, but also about Jannik Sinner.
Adriano Panatta, a titan of Italian tennis, has voiced his astonishment regarding his invitation status for upcoming major tournaments. With the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the prestigious Rome Masters, on the horizon, Panatta revealed that he has received an invitation to the Roland Garros tournament. However, he noted with a degree of surprise that he has not yet been invited to his home tournament in Rome.
“Two weeks are left, maybe…” Panatta mused, leaving open the possibility of a late invitation to the Rome event, hinting at a lingering connection and perhaps a desire to be part of the Italian Grand Slam.
Beyond his personal tournament experiences, the former French Open champion also turned his attention to the current generation of Italian talent, particularly Jannik Sinner. Panatta offered his insights on Sinner’s remarkable potential and his significant impact on the world of tennis.
