Will Smith as Jannik Sinner? The Surprising Hollywood Connection!
Italian star poses a fun hypothetical and sparks laughter!
October 17, 2025
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Will Smith eagerly responds, “I’m in!” to Jannik Sinner’s choice.
By ATP Staff
Which Hollywood icon would Jannik Sinner envision portraying him on the silver screen? Recently posed with this fun question, the Italian tennis sensation’s answer might just surprise you. Check it out!
“Will Smith! Why not?” Sinner exclaimed, grinning after a brief pause.
In a delightful turn of events, Smith joined the playful banter by sharing an AI-generated image of himself triumphantly holding the Wimbledon trophy—an accolade Sinner recently achieved for the first time. He cheekily captioned the post: “I’m in!”
Notably, Smith has longstanding ties to the tennis community. He has been spotted at various tournaments around the world, from presenting Roger Federer with a Men In Black III suit during the Swiss champ’s 2012 Mutua Madrid Open win, to rooting for local favorite Nick Kyrgios at the 2018 Australian Open.
Moreover, Smith has brought the essence of tennis to film as he portrayed Richard Williams, father of tennis legends Serena and Venus, in the acclaimed movie King Richard, released in 2021.
Jannik Sinner, who has clinched 21 tour-level titles, is set to return to the court next week at the Erste Bank Open, an ATP 500 event held in Vienna. Currently ranked No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Sinner boasts an impressive season record of 43 wins against 6 losses, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
