World number one Jannik Sinner has swapped his tennis racquet for a microphone to release a duet with fellow Italian and tenor Andrea Bocelli.
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.
This is the latest foray from 66-year-old Bocelli, who has been blind since the age of 12, into sport. He recorded a goodbye message for Gary Lineker’s final appearance as Match of the Day presenter in May before singing out the show with Con Te Partiro.
He also stood alongside former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri and performed Nessun Dorma at the King Power Stadium when the Foxes celebrated winning the 2015/16 Premier League title.
Sinner won the US Open in 2024 and the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025.
