ATP World number one Jannik Sinner is showing up in a different avatar. The three-time Grand Slam champion has taken a minor detour from tennis to a music studio.
The 23-year-old have released a duet with fellow Italian and Opera legend Andrea Bocelli.
Jannik Sinner: Of “Dust and Glory”
The pair have released a song called Polvere e Gloria, which means Dust and Glory, and includes Sinner, 23, repeating parts of his winning and losing speeches.
“I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world,” said Sinner, who is the first Italian to top the men’s rankings.
“I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It’s extremely moving.”
The song has both Italian and English lyrics and its accompanying video features scenes from Sinner and Bocelli recording the duet at the latter’s studio in Tuscany as well as images from the pair’s childhoods.
Described as a “musical dialogue between two Italian icons,” the track is an amalgamation of the finesse of opera with the art of storytelling, combining Italian and English lyrics in a harmonious blend. Sinner expressed his excitement about the collaboration.
The music video exudes a poignant journey, featuring personal and archival footage from both Bocelli’s and Sinner’s formative years, as well as moments captured during their time together at Bocelli’s estate.
“Every life is a potential work of art: each of us bears the sweet responsibility of nurturing our talents in the daily acrobatics of living, pursuing our dreams while remaining steadfastly true to our values,” they posted on social media.
“This duet is such a bold leap that it has ignited our passion, born of shared and unwavering desire to express our deep belief that nothing is impossible.”
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Sinner has etched his name in the history books as the first Italian to claim the top spot in tennis rankings.
Meanwhile, Bocelli, with a career spanning back to 1994, has sold nearly 90 million records worldwide. Rising to fame from his humble beginnings serenading audiences in piano bars, Bocelli has graced the stages of prestigious global events such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup, solidifying his position as an international musical icon.
The track will be released on June 20 on Decca Records/Universal Music.
