Jun 26, 2026 – 5.00amBefore every big match, Jannik Sinner takes a breath – slowly, deeply, and with engineered precision. He draws in air strictly through the nasal cavity to improve oxygen intake, directing it to the back of his ribcage to stretch out the posterior. His diaphragm expands, his stomach compresses and his gaze seems to drift, far, far away.For Sinner, the world No. 1 and owner of tennis’s iciest stare, intentional breathing is the baseline of his game. “On court, everything happens really fast and there is a lot of pressure and noise around you,” Sinner says. “So breathwork is vital for mental clarity and control, for helping me to reset in the important moments.”Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Anna McCooeSenior travel writerAnna McCooe is The Australian Financial Review’s senior travel writer.Fetching latest articles
Tennis ace Jannik Sinner takes his training from court to cruise
The world No.1’s high-performance routine – including his rigorous schedule, and physical and mental preparation – has become a luxury cruise ship program.
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