Jannik Sinner continued his strong run at the Madrid Open with a composed straight-sets victory over Elmer Moller on Sunday.
The Italian controlled the match from start to finish, sealing a 6-2, 6-3 win to progress comfortably into the next round of the tournament.
However, it was not just his performance on court that drew attention, as his post-match interview produced an unexpected and amusing moment.
Jannik Sinner hilariously rejects dating app idea after interview mix-up
Sinner was asked about his efforts to improve his Spanish, having shown glimpses of it during his on-court interview.
“So in your on-court interview you spoke a bit of Spanish. How good is your Spanish and how do you learn it?” the reporter asked.
The world No.1 then replied: “No, it’s not good. Not good yet, but my goal is to speak Spanish in one year, so I try to learn. I have an Argentinian physio also, you know, which helps for sure. I understand a little bit but I cannot speak yet.”
The conversation then shifted towards language learning tools, prompting a question about whether he uses any apps to help his progress.
The journalist questioned: “Do you have any apps that help you learn Spanish?”
Sinner admitted he was still exploring options, referencing some well-known platforms in the process.
“No, I still need to find out… Duolingo, there’s also one called Babbel. No? So, let’s see.”
That is when the exchange took an unexpected turn, as the interviewer mistakenly referenced a different app.
“No, Bumble is a dating app,” the reporter answered.
Sinner immediately clarified the confusion, firmly distancing himself from the suggestion while keeping the tone light.
“No. Babbel! Anyway, it’s not the dating app. I don’t need a dating app,” he concluded.
The moment quickly resonated with fans, highlighting Sinner’s sense of humour away from competition.
He will now return to the court on Tuesday for his Round of 16 match, although his next opponent is yet to be determined.
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