Jannik Sinner Donates Entire Masters 1000 Prize Money to Save 12 Children with Heart Defects: “If One Match Can Save a Life, That’s the Greatest Title I’ll Ever Win”
In a heartwarming act that’s touching fans around the globe, tennis star Jannik Sinner has quietly donated his entire prize money from his recent Masters 1000 victory — nearly €1.2 million — to fund life-saving heart surgeries for 12 children suffering from congenital heart defects in sub-Saharan Africa.
The news was not made public by Sinner himself, but rather confirmed by a spokesperson from the international medical charity “Hope Pulse,” which received the donation. According to the organization, Sinner’s contribution will directly cover the costs of urgent surgeries, postoperative care, and travel for the children and their families to and from regional hospitals.
When asked about his decision in a brief interview after a practice session in Monte Carlo, Sinner spoke with humility and sincerity: “I’ve been given everything I needed to chase my dream — a loving family, health, and support. Some of these children don’t even get a chance to live past five. If one match I played can give them a future, then that’s worth more than any trophy.”
This selfless gesture has sparked an outpouring of admiration across the tennis world and beyond. Fellow players, journalists, and fans flooded social media with praise. Novak Djokovic tweeted, “What Jannik did is bigger than tennis. That’s what true greatness looks like.” Rafael Nadal also commented, calling Sinner’s actions “a reminder of what sportsmanship really means.”
It’s not the first time Sinner has used his platform for good. In the past, he’s been involved with youth sports programs in rural Italy and has quietly supported mental health initiatives for young athletes. However, this latest act of kindness has brought a new dimension to his image — not just as a tennis prodigy, but as a global role model.
The children receiving the surgeries come from extremely impoverished areas, where access to specialized medical care is often non-existent. Hope Pulse estimates that Sinner’s donation will directly save 12 lives, but more importantly, it has also helped raise awareness and attract additional support from other donors inspired by his example.
Sinner has asked for no recognition or tribute, insisting that the focus remain on the children. “This isn’t about me,” he said. “It’s about giving someone a chance to grow up, to dream, to smile. That’s the real victory.”
In a sport often dominated by headlines about rankings, rivalries, and records, Jannik Sinner has reminded the world that greatness isn’t just measured in titles — but in the lives you touch along the way.
