As the US Open heats up, tennis's biggest stars are unwinding off-court at a chic Midtown Italian spot; Osteria Delbianco. The stylish Italian hotspot, tucked just off Madison Avenue on East 49th Street, has become a ritual stop for the world's best as they carbo-load before match day. It's attracted the likes of World No. 1 and No. 2 Jannik Sinner...
READ MOREItaly has long valued some of life’s more refined pleasures – food, art, fashion, all set against the country’s crumbling architecture. Now, that cultural smorgasbord includes a new and perhaps surprising offering: tennis. Surprising, at least, for those only just noticing the recent glut of tennis talent to emerge from the southern European nation...
READ MOREJannik Sinner and San Candido are two names now inextricably linked in the history of Italian tennis. The talented athlete, fresh from winning Wimbledon and with four Grand Slam titles to his name, hails from this village in the Puster Valley, having been born here on 16 August 2001. But what is San Candido like? This small Alpine village sits at...
READ MOREJannik Sinner spoke of his pride at overcoming months of adversity on and off the court after claiming his first Wimbledon title by dethroning rival Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday. The ice-cool 23-year-old beat the Spaniard 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 to become Italy's first Wimbledon singles champion and claim his fourth Grand Slam title. Sinner's third major came...
READ MOREAt Wimbledon, Italy beats the U.S.: Jannik Sinner takes down Ben Shelton and avenges Lorenzo Sonego, who had been knocked out by the American in the previous round. In the next round, the world No. 1 from Italy will try to do the same against Novak Djokovic, who defeated another Italian, Flavio Cobolli. “I’ve never seen anything like it. You just d...
READ MOREItalian men’s tennis continues to make history at the 2025 edition of Wimbledon: for the first time ever, three Italian players have advanced to the Round of 16 at the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament. Wimbledon has traditionally been a tough battleground for Italians—still the only Grand Slam where Italy has yet to claim a title in eithe...
READ MORETop-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner is featured on Andrea Bocelli’s new single, “Dust and Glory” that was released Friday. The song, which blends Italian and English, mixes Bocelli’s vocals with spoken verses from Sinner. It’s a tribute to the struggle and beauty of life’s journey, and “the fine line that turns dust into glory.” There’s also an...
READ MOREThe Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome is about to wrap up, with a huge turnout and an increasingly stunning setting that has brought Rome back to the center of the tennis world. Especially because Italy is now a global leader in the sport. Between yesterday and today, Italy and the United States have faced off twice. Yesterday, the world’s num...
READ MOREIn a groundbreaking achievement, Lorenzo Musetti has solidified his presence as the fourth active Italian player to break into the top 10 of the ATP Rankings. The 23-year-old rising star showcased his prowess during the 2025 Madrid Open, capping off an impressive clay season with a quarter-final appearance following his remarkable runner-up finish...
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