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Sport · Sunday, May 17, 2026

Panatta hopes to see Sinner succeed him in Rome and Paris

The former Italian champion from 1976 will present the trophies at the Italian Open and Roland-Garros, dreaming that his compatriot Jannik Sinner wins both titles.

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Panatta hopes to see Sinner succeed him in Rome and Paris

Adriano Panatta, the last Italian winner in Rome and at Roland-Garros in 1976, will participate on Sunday in the Italian Open ceremony before traveling to Paris in three weeks. The legendary Italian champion will personally present both trophies to the respective winners. Panatta holds hope of seeing Jannik Sinner, his compatriot, make history by winning these two major titles.