The Azzurri landed in Miami, Luciano Spalletti led the first training session in the United States, a small match preceded by light athletic work. First training with the surprise visit of another extraordinary athlete who proudly carries the tricolor around the world: Jannik Sinner. The world number 3 tennis player, winner of the Australian Open, has indeed arrived in Miami for the ATP 1000 tournament, in which other Italians are also participating. Welcomed by federal president Gabriele Gravina, coach and head of the delegation Gigi Buffon, and greeted by the applause of the Azzurri as he entered the field.
After joking with Buffon, who complimented him by comparing him to Luna Rossa, here is the meeting with Spalletti who praised the tennis player using him as an example in front of the team. South Tyrol appeared embarrassed but also amused when he arrived on the football field where Italy is playing. Ritual hug with Luciano Spalletti, limiting himself to murmuring “mamma mia”, before accompanying him in front of the Azzurri players who gave him a big round of applause. A tribute linked to the exceptional results obtained by the world number 3 tennis player, fresh semi-finalist in Indian Wells
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Luciano Spalletti, heading towards the middle of the field where the whole group was present, introduced the winner of the Australian Open: “It's easy to talk about self-discipline and motivation, you just have to take a little piece of him.” And then: “We always follow you with great pride, it’s beautiful. My children follow you too, everyone talks about tennis. It’s beautiful.”
Sinner stopped at the stadium for a long time, chatting with several players, and is expected to attend live Italy-Venezuelafriendly match scheduled for tomorrow evening at 10 p.m.
