A large message reading “Wimbledon King 2025 – Grazie Jannik” has been created in the sand at Bagno La Perla, a popular beach establishment in Forte dei Marmi, located in the Versilia area of Lucca, Italy. The tribute honors Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis player who recently made history as the first Italian to win the Wimbledon Championships.
The photo of the sand inscription was shared on the official social media channels of Bagno La Perla, accompanied by a caption expressing the establishment’s admiration for the tennis star. It read: “The entire Bagno La Perla pays tribute to the great Wimbledon Champion of 2025.”
This public show of appreciation highlights the pride felt across Italy and particularly in Forte dei Marmi, for Sinner’s remarkable achievement. His Wimbledon victory marks a historic moment for Italian tennis, bringing unprecedented recognition on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
The connection between Jannik Sinner and Forte dei Marmi runs deeper than just the recent celebration. When Sinner was only 14 years old, he was registered with the Tennis Club Italia, based in Forte dei Marmi. This early affiliation forms the foundation of a special relationship between the athlete and the local tennis community.
Club officials regularly recall and celebrate this bond whenever Sinner achieves important milestones in his career. Yet, despite being registered with the club at a young age, Sinner never actually competed in matches for the Tennis Club Italia’s major team. His exceptional talent and advanced skill level for his age meant that he was already beyond the level of play common within the club’s competitive teams. As a result, there was no opportunity to field him in the major championship squad.
Sinner’s journey from a young prospect registered at a local club to becoming Wimbledon champion reflects both his extraordinary talent and the significance of the tennis community in Forte dei Marmi. The sand tribute at Bagno La Perla serves as a symbolic celebration of this journey and the pride shared by the local community.
As Italy celebrates its first Wimbledon champion, the message in the sand at Forte dei Marmi stands as a heartfelt “thank you” to Jannik Sinner, the young athlete who has made history and inspired a nation.
