If you want a rewrite, tell me the tone (e.g., journalistic, analytical, dramatic). If you want fact-checking, note that there are a few internal inconsistencies (for example, the “four-time Grand Slam champion” line and the claim about reaching every Major final don’t align cleanly with the rest of the details).

Recently, former Italian tennis stars Paolo Bertolucci and Adriano Panatta appeared on Dancing with the Stars, where both lavished praise on rising Italian ace Jannik Sinner. Bertolucci was particularly effusive, calling Sinner “a phenomenon.”

I truly believe that Jannik Sinner is not human; he comes from another planet. What he does is not normal.

Sinner, however, drew criticism from parts of the Italian tennis community after revealing his stance on the Davis Cup Finals. The 24-year-old opted to skip the event in order to take an extra week off and begin his pre-season earlier. His decision proved controversial, particularly as Italy went on to reach the final once again and defeat Spain, securing a historic third consecutive Davis Cup title.

Sinner also missed out on La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Athlete of the Year award, which went instead to compatriot Lorenzo Musetti, despite Musetti losing all three finals he contested during the season. Many observers believe the decision was influenced by the controversy surrounding Sinner’s absence from the Davis Cup Finals.

In addition to his two Grand Slam titles, Sinner also claimed another major trophy during the season. At the Paris Masters, he ended his Masters 1000 drought by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final to capture his maiden title at the tournament.