Tennis players are no strangers to superstition—from lucky socks to pre-serve rituals. But for Jannik Sinner, one particular pattern began to bother him enough to nearly spark a family ban. Known for his calm demeanor and composure, the Italian star rarely lets emotions interfere with his game. Yet, when it came to one person in the stands—his mother, Siglinde—he started noticing coincidences too uncanny to ignore. In a lighthearted yet candid confession, Sinner revealed that he once considered asking his mother not to attend his matches after a series of losses that all seemed to occur whenever she was present.

It all began during this year’s French Open, where Siglinde watched her son endure a heartbreaking defeat to Carlos Alcaraz after an exhausting five-hour final. Speaking to Sky Sports, Sinner recalled how his mother had made a promise years earlier. “When I started to play better—maybe two or three years ago—Mom told me, ‘I don’t want to be in your box, but if you make a Grand Slam final in Europe, I want to be there.’ I laughed and said it would never happen.” But when he reached the Roland Garros final, he called her to share the news, and true to her word, she arrived the next day to watch from his player box.

Unfortunately for Sinner, her presence coincided with another loss. “She sat there, survived that rollercoaster of a match,” he said with a laugh. “Then in Rome, she came again—didn’t watch earlier rounds but was there for the final. I lost it. In Paris, she was there again, and I lost it. When she said she’d come to Wimbledon, I didn’t tell her, but I wanted to say this is her last chance!” The pattern, as Sinner jokingly admitted, was enough to make him wonder if his mother’s well-meaning support came with a dash of bad luck.

Behind the humor, however, lies a deeply affectionate bond. Sinner often credits his parents, Johann and Siglinde, for shaping both his character and career. His father, a chef, and his mother, a waitress at a ski resort, gave him the freedom to chase his dreams without pressure. After winning the Australian Open last year, he paid tribute to them in his victory speech, saying, “I wish everyone could have my parents because they always let me choose what I wanted. They never put pressure on me.”

For Sinner, his mother’s supposed “curse” is more of a charming superstition than a serious concern. Beneath the jest lies admiration for the woman who believed in him long before the world did. Even if he jokingly threatened to ban her from his matches, the Italian ace knows she’ll always have a courtside place in his heart.

Although he won the AO (beating Alexander Zverev in straight sets) and Wimbledon (in a four-set thriller against Alcaraz), he was defeated by the Spaniard at the French Open and the US Open. The 2025 Wimbledon was one of the special moments in Sinner’s career – the story surrounding his mother’s presence in his box finally flipped. How does Sinner look at that victory at SW19?

Jannik Sinner opens up about the 2025 Wimbledon Championship win

When Jannik Sinner lifted the golden Wimbledon trophy under the clear London sky, it wasn’t just another championship. It was the culmination of years of quiet resilience, unwavering belief, and the unshakable calm that defines the Italian star. Standing on Centre Court, Sinner didn’t roar or break into tears. He simply looked up toward his player’s box, letting a rare smile flicker across his face. For a player known for his composed demeanor, that subtle moment spoke louder than celebration could.

His family was there to witness that magical moment. Later, in an exclusive interview with CNBC, Sinner revealed how his mother flew in at the last minute just to witness her son play at the Wimbledon final. He added, “She was getting emotional seeing her son playing on the Center Court of Wimbledon already. It’s beautiful for my whole family. I was just the happiest to see them in the box and having a great time. Of course, a lot of tension because my mom she suffers a little bit. But it’s nice because she’s mom and they are parents. They care a lot about their son, and usually they don’t have so much time, and they made it, so I’m very happy.”

Although his parents don’t travel much because they have Jannik’s grandma and grandpa to take care of, this time, even his father was present in the stands. Jannik Sinner was spotted hugging his father after his title triumph at Wimbledon. Highlighting that heartwarming moment, Sinner said, “I really like that picture with Dad. The hug with Dad. Normally, it would be difficult for us to hug. But it’s good to see Dad happy. When I stepped on CC in Wimbledon, I remember I saw him looking for the first time like he thought I made it.”

As the Italian flag waved proudly from the stands, Sinner’s victory carried a deeper meaning. He became the first Italian to win the Wimbledon singles crown. Hence, this moment belongs to Johann and Siglinde as much as it belongs to Jannik. At that moment, his parents’ sacrifices shone more than his victory itself. He said, “Lifting this trophy changed me. Wimbledon will always be THE title in tennis, in my opinion, and winning it once makes me happy. I’m thrilled to bring the trophy to Italy. My country gave me a lot, and I’m happy to give my contribution.”

Do you think Sinner is a real contender at all four major tournaments in 2026, though?