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The FIFA World Cup craze is unbelievable to the point that even high-profile players like Jannik Sinner don’t want to miss it. Especially when your country is playing. Sinner was in a hurry in his latest press conference, and the World No. 2 did not shy away from revealing it. The tennis sensation urged reporters to wrap up his post-match press conference quickly on Thursday so he could watch Italy's upcoming World Cup playoff match.
Watch: Jannik Sinner asks reporters to wrap up quickly in hurry to watch Italy's World Cup playoff
The hilarious interaction, which revealed his dual passion for tennis and football after defeating Frances Tiafoe at the Miami Open, has now gone viral on the internet. In a lighthearted moment captured in the press room, a reporter asked Sinner if he planned to tune in to Italy's crucial qualifier. He replied:
"Yes. I will watch. That's why we need to hurry up a bit.”
The Italian added that he maintains a "positive mentality" and hopes for a strong performance from the national team, underscoring the high stakes for Italian football. Meanwhile, it paid off as Italy secured a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Sinner's victory over Tiafoe keeps his strong run intact in Florida, where he has balanced on-court dominance with personal interests. The 24-year-old will next face Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the ATP event in Miami.
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