While many people know that Jannik sinner was once a talented young skier before choosing tennis, the Italian star recently revealed that sports might not have been his backup plan at all. Despite competing at a high level in skiing as a kid, Sinner said that if tennis had not worked out, he probably would have gone in a completely different direction professionally. Instead of staying in sports, he admitted he could have seen himself pursuing a more traditional career path away from the spotlight.
In a recent video posted on his YouTube channel, Sinner was asked what he would be doing if he was not playing Tennis professionally. To this he replied, “Realistically, I would maybe work in a kitchen with my dad. He’s a cook, he used to be a cook.
I couldn’t see myself being a pro ski racer because of certain reasons. I believe something realistic could be working in the kitchen with my dad & having bigger ambitions there.”Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Road to the Finals at Monte CarloThe Monte-Carlo Masters draw has already created plenty of excitement before a single ball has even been hit. Jannik Sinner enters the tournament in red-hot form after dominating the hard-court swing, and his path in Monaco could include some tricky tests very early on.
One possible opening opponent is rising French teenager Moise Kouame, who has started making a name for himself after his recent performances in Miami Carlos alcaraz also has an eye-catching potential matchup waiting for him If Stan Wawrinka can get through his first-round match, the veteran Swiss star could end up facing Alcaraz in what would be a fascinating clash between generations.
With Monte-Carlo expected to be Wawrinka’s final appearance at the event, it would make the occasion even more special. Jannik sinner of Italy celebrates his Frey-Imagn Images (Mike Frey-Imagn Images)Further down the line, both Sinner and Alcaraz could run into some familiar names. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Bublik are all in positions to potentially cross paths with the two favorites.
For Sinner, there is even more at stake than just the title. A strong run in Monte-Carlo could be enough to move him back to world No. 1, especially if he manages to win the tournament for the first time in his career.
Related: Jannik Sinner Has Multiple Paths to Reclaim No. 1 Spot at Monte Carlo MastersThis story was originally published by athlon Sports on Apr 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the Tennis section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
