Carlos Alcaraz has a double reward this Thursday. All he wants is to reach the semi-finals of the Masters Cup and show off next Monday the No. 1 spot he holds today. He would then finish the year on top for the second time in his career. “It’s always exciting, but if you think about it too much, it can play tricks on you,” he noted after picking up his second group stage win against Taylor Fritz on Tuesday. A third goal in the final game (8:30 p.m., Movistar+) would ensure a goal, but Lorenzo Musetti will be in midfield, but Musetti has faith in his team and said: “I hope the people will help us achieve a miracle.”
Inalpi Arena in Italy gets excited with tennis. And in the early morning of that day, tram number 4 heading towards Sevastopol station collapsed during circulation. Long lines and fans filling the cars. “Let’s play with Yannick,” one person blurted out. Logically, it refers to Sinner, the great national diamond. This is the ideal culmination of laboratory research that was born more than a decade ago and has finally achieved its goal. When the red-haired athlete, who has won four major championships, reached the top, engineers and federation officials raised their arms in celebration. “Mission accomplished.” San Candido’s bout was certified with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev. product It was exactly searched.
The country had traditions, but little success. The Italian hastily chanted the names of two icons, Adriano Panatta (1976 Roland Garros and Davis Cup) and Nicola Pietrangeli (1959 and 1960), but he did so in a rather self-conscious manner when talking about tennis. they are very passionate calciumProfessional athletes in so many sports disciplines required the elements Truly a champion On the slope. So they turned to methods that were their specialty. This system fueled and ultimately produced the perfect coffee machine that shines in any coffee shop in town. First the signs, then the reality. The sinners arrived and the heat rose as they held hands.
“Why are there only four Grand Slams?” asked Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis and Paddle Federation (FITP), on a program in May. That’s the ambition, that’s the exhilaration, that’s alive and well, and it’s reflected in the numbers. According to a report prepared by FITP in 2024, today the number of people practicing this sport in this alpine country reaches 5 million people, and the number of fans following this sport reaches 16.9 people. That’s almost double what it was in 2016. If the number of federation players in 2019 was 404,000, it now stands at 1 million. It employs approximately 47,000 people and has approximately 2,500 training schools. Tournament gear has also increased explosively.
Popularity
In accordance with the federation’s designation, Italy currently hosts five major events in addition to hosting the Masters Cup from 2021 (until 2030): the Masters 1000 in Rome, the WTA 1000 in Rome, the WTA 250 in Palermo and the Davis Cup Final. Added to this is an important tournament network that encourages young talent and serves as a springboard for professionalism. challengersHe participated in 31 ITF tournaments for men and 29 for women. Add in also Andrea Gaudenzi’s presence as ATP president and recent wins at the overall level in Davis Cup (2023 and 2024) and Billie Jean King Cup (2024 and 2025).
he sinner effectthe new icon to follow has such a strong influence that tennis (39%) is the second most popular sport for Italians, ahead of F1 (38%), volleyball (31%), athletics (31%), swimming (29%), motorcycling (29%) or cycling (26%). In fact, the world’s No. 2 is the most popular active athlete among local residents, according to a study published by . La Gazzetta dello Sport This highlights that 8 out of 10 people recognize the tennis player. Despite its discretion on and off the slopes, it has become a modern sports emblem. light of the alps.
He has some interesting players growing up behind him (Flavio Covolli, Luciano Daldelli, Matteo Arnaldi or Luca Nardi) and his steps are being copied in the academy, while the authorities are proud to praise him. It finally arrived. Luciano Bonfiglio, president of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), recently said: “We are proud to have an athlete like Yannick.” Panatta emphasized that the 24-year-old Sinner is now “a player who recognizes his strengths and is able to control all aspects of the game,” praising the San Candido native who is “trying out new solutions, moving better and looking more confident in certain areas of the court.”
His stardom has meant that his dream country, Italy, has ceased to be a spectator nation and has instead become a major force and seen as a role model. The base shines, exudes a sense of luxury, and illuminates the future. In this factory of experienced, dynamic, intelligent and shooting tennis players, the masters have recently exhibited two of their best creations: Sinner and Musetti. The latter finished with exquisite technique and entered the tournament on a rebound following Novak Djokovic’s resignation, winning back at the last minute but still qualifying. However, to achieve this, you must surrender to Alcaraz and use the calculator. of Congratulations The Italian language is alive and well in charming Turin.
Alcaraz stays at the hotel
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As on other occasions, Carlos Alcaraz preferred to practice this Wednesday in a hotel instead of on the courts of Inalpi Arena. The 22-year-old circuit leader had accumulated considerable wear and tear from the previous day’s match against Taylor Fritz, and opted to focus on prevention and recovery.
The Murcia player spent nearly three hours (2 hours 48 minutes) deciding the second group stage leg and had already warned during his last appearance that he and his team would take care of their rest “to the millimeter” from one day to the next.
In the end, he chose to stay at a hotel in the center of Turin, where he has been staying recently, considering two things are at stake for Musetti. The aim is to advance to the semi-finals, preferably in first place in the group, and at the same time maintain first place.
Before he and local tennis players face off (2 p.m., Movistar+), Taylor Fritz will face off against Alex de Mignard. Both sides have won and there is still an option to advance to Saturday’s game as it all depends on how the day unfolds.
American Ben Shelton, a member of Sinner’s group, was not. Although his loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime (4-6, 76(7), 7-5) disqualifies him from competing, the Canadian will remain and will weigh his options on Friday’s final day.
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