Jannik Sinner Stumped by Bizarre Question: His Hilarious Response Goes Viral at Australian Open!

On the official Australian Open podcast, Jannik Sinner faced an unexpected and perplexing question. Confronted with an improbable choice, the Italian answered with humor and clarity.

Jules Hypolite

le 20/01/2026 à 17h35

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Guest on the Australian Open podcast, titled Pod Laver Arena, Jannik Sinner had to respond to a rather disconcerting question.

Indeed, the world No. 2 and two-time defending champion in Melbourne was asked to choose his favorite doubles partner: Nick Kyrgios, or Kim Jong-un, the dictator of the North Korean regime?

"For playing tennis, Nick"

Of course, if the question was posed in a humorous tone, the Italian still wanted to answer: "For playing tennis, of course it will be with Nick. I don't want to lose. For spending time, honestly... (laughs)"

Dernière modification le 20/01/2026 à 22h04

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Does anyone know how to update ur version, because mine is still in 2024.11

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As much as I love watching Alcaraz at his best, I'd love to see Alex taking this, he's such a tryer, and getting married and his humour and humility...

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Favoritism?

Last year: Sinner seed 1, the organizers schedule Alcaraz on day 1, Sinner on day 2.

This year: Alcaraz seed 1, the organizers schedule Alcaraz on day 1, Sinner on day 3.

That means: 7 matches in 15 days for Alcaraz, 7 in 13 days for Sinner; and no rest day for Sinner between quarter and semis, 1 full day rest for Alcaraz.

Also, on the first very hot day, the organizers schedule Sinner...

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