Jannik Sinner accomplished his 21st title in Beijing this week, besting American teenage sensation Learner Tien. However, the world No. 2 faces a serious problem with storing his silverware. With all these titles he wins, storage issues have become a problem for the Italian. It’s a good problem to have. Fortunately, his parents have got his back.

After besting Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the final on Wednesday, Sinner became a two-time champion in Beijing. Obviously, the winner was handed the trophy during the presentation ceremony. But it’s not your typical silverware. Instead, the China Open golden trophy is massive and probably weighs around 7-9 pounds, and Sinner couldn’t help but make an honest revelation about how he plans to make space for it.

When asked, “This has to be probably one of the biggest ones in size that you’ve won. Where do you put the trophies?” Sinner responded simply and playfully. “In my parents’ place always.” The Italian mentioned that not just the China Open trophy but all of his winners’ trophies are kept at his parents’ house. Explaining the reason, he added, “My apartment is quite small, so there’s not a lot of space.” Sinner was born in Innichen, South Tyrol, Italy, to Johann and Siglinde Sinner. While living in the Dolomites, he grew up, where his parents now run a guest hotel called Haus Sinner.

Set beside a picturesque mountain view, it’s a perfect place for people to relax and for Sinner to keep his trophies. On the other hand, his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, kept his Wimbledon title in the living room to see it when he ate his meals. Not quite literally, but when he won the Wimbledon crown, he kept the trophy close to him as he loved to get motivated. It’s a different kind of mindset that bodes well for both parties.

Now that the trophy situation is sorted, Sinner can focus on the next campaign to expand his collection. For the uninitiated, Sinner has become just the third player to win the ATP 500 event more than once. Before him, 22-time slam king Rafael Nadal and 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic have done it in the past. However, one unique milestone still belongs to the Serbian in Beijing.

Is Jannik Sinner targeting Novak Djokovic’s China Open record?

Jannik Sinner may have captured his 21st ATP title, but he is still far away from breaking Novak Djokovic’s special China Open milestone. More than a decade ago, the former World No.1 accomplished a rare feat at this event that has stood the test of time.

Between 2009 and 2015, Djokovic won six China Open titles out of the seven he played. No other player has won the tournament more than him. Sinner has won two games in Beijing, and he is still young. During the post-match conference after the final, he was asked whether he would try to go past Djokovic’s record in the long run.

Sinner simply responded, “I don’t know,” reported Tennis Head on October 1. Admiring Djokovic, the Italian added, “I always say comparing me to Novak, he’s in a different league with everything he has achieved in his career. I’m just a normal 24-year-old who tries to play the best tennis possible.”

Concluding his reply, he said, “I know I’ve won some great titles in my young career, but let’s see how long I can hold it.” After completing the mission in Beijing, Sinner’s next target is Shanghai. Yet another event where he will enter as the defending champion. The four-time slam winner will kick off his campaign at the ATP 1000 Masters tournament on Friday and face Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in the R64.

The Italian will look to continue his title-winning streak and build solid momentum, especially ahead of the ATP Finals in Turin. With no issues regarding his trophy cabinet, he seems to win much more with the penultimate Shanghai Masters about to begin.