Piatti tennis centre

Career Golden Masters: Jannik Sinner said leaving home at a young age played a defining role in both his personal and professional growth as the World No. 1 prepares to begin another high-profile campaign at the Italian Open in Rome.

The 24-year-old arrives at the Foro Italico in sensational form after capturing all four ATP Masters 1000 titles played this season. The Italian is now on the verge of completing the Career Golden Masters, a feat achieved only by Novak Djokovic in men’s tennis.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, Sinner looked back at the difficult decision he made as a teenager to leave his family and train at the Piatti Tennis Centre, a move that eventually shaped his journey to the top of the sport.