Two of Italy’s biggest young stars are moving in sync, and Sunday offered the latest proof.
On the same day that Jannik Sinner lifted the trophy at the Mutua Madrid Open, he received a major shoutout from Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix.
“Jannik has been doing great too,” Antonelli said after the race, which took place at the Hard Rock Stadium. “I want to dedicate this victory to (the late) Alex (Zanardi), but also to Jannik. He’s always been very kind to me.
“I’m just very happy that both of us are experiencing beautiful moments like these.”
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A lifelong Formula 1 fan and an official ambassador for the sport, Sinner wasted no time dispatching No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in Madrid on Sunday. The world No. 1 didn’t face a single break point, and wrapped up the win in just 58 minutes. The victory marked Sinner’s fourth title of the year, and his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 triumph.
