Jannik Sinner has faced criticism after using a private jet to travel to and from Wimbledon, where he became Italy's first men's singles champion. The 23-year-old flew from his home in Monte Carlo to London for the tournament, and after his victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, he returned via private jet to Bolzano, northern Italy, before heading back to Monte Carlo.
Italy's Minister of Sport, Andrea Abodi, apologised for the absence of Italian officials at the final, unlike Spain's King Felipe VI who supported Alcaraz. Abodi explained he was unable to attend due to family commitments, but expressed regret that no institutional representatives were present to witness Sinner's historic win.
Sinner's arrival in Bolzano was low-key, as he avoided fans and reporters waiting at the airport. He did not appear in the arrivals hall, instead departing quickly for Nice. Reports suggest he may celebrate modestly in his alpine birthplace of Sexten, playing table tennis with friends before preparing for the US Open.
The mayor of Sexten, Thomas Summerer, noted that organising a celebration is difficult due to Sinner's busy schedule, but hinted at a possible future event. Sinner's parents have returned to managing their bed and breakfast in the Dolomites, while Sinner enjoys downtime in Monte Carlo.
