Video - Cincinnati crowd celebrates Sinner's birthday during practice
Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, celebrates his 24th birthday this Saturday, August 16.
A birthday he’ll have to celebrate in the evening, as he’s set to play his Cincinnati semifinal against Terence Atmane in just an hour.
During his morning practice session, Sinner was warmly welcomed by fans who came to watch him warm up.
The crowd sang 'Happy Birthday' as he stepped onto the court, and the Italian thanked them with a wave (see video below).
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