Jannik Sinner, the 22 year-old Italian tennis sensation, was honored in Rome by Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella, February 1st, 2024

2024 Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner was honored by Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella, February 1^st, 2024.

The special ceremony took place in the “Hall of Mirrors” of the Quirinale palace, the official Rome residence of Italian presidents.

Sinner won this year’s Australian Open by defeating Russia’s Danil Medvedev in the final.

On hand for the event were also Sinner’s fellow 2023 Davis Cup winners as well as important dignitaries such as Giovanni Malago’, the president of the Italian National Olympic Committee and Italy’s Minister for Sport, Andrea Abodi.