Jannik Sinner met Steph Curry and gave him…an autograph!
After the 2024 Paris Olympics, which culminated with the gold medal to the USA basketball dream team, NBA star Stephen Curry was among the crowd at the US Open, enjoying the matches scheduled at Flushing Meadows and, among the stars met by Steph, there was also eventual champion Jannik Sinner.
The American basketball player visited, together with his wife, some of the protagonists of this edition of the US Open, bringing with him a giant tennis ball to have it signed by the tennis players.
Curry spent time with Jannik, exchanging a few words and their respective autographs. The 23-year-old Italian congratulated him on winning the Olympic gold medal, receiving compliments from the American champion.
.@StephenCurry30 stopped by the US Open, and of course he had a tennis inspired basketball 👀 pic.twitter.com/PWb08QQjzH
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2024
The two then took a picture together, with the autographed memorabilia proudly displayed by the American basketball star. The point guard of the Golden State Warriors and the stars and stripes national team then visited countrywoman Jessica Pegula, finalist of the women’s draw, and champion Aryna Sabalenka.
The American also exchanged a few words with the two tennis players, before taking a picture. Curry then attended Sinner’s triumphant final against Taylor Fritz, which saw Jannik win by three sets to zero.
Jannik Sinner with Steph Curry ahead of the US Open final.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 8, 2024
As for the doping issue, it seemed all over but it is not: Sinner is still under investigation by Wada. A situation that worries the fans of the Italian player quite a bit. Even though the 21-day deadline for the possible request for Wada to request further investigations into the case has expired, news has arrived on the matter. Sky Sport has confirmed that Wada has requested further documentation. A request that would thus entail the…
Source : tennisworldusa
