- Links him to Jannik Sinner.
British artist Seal (61) and young Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner (23) might appear disparate at first glance. However, the music legend is a vocal advocate for the tennis prodigy who clinched his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open this year. Invited to witness Sinner's match at the US Open last year, Seal returned this September 2, 2024, to cheer on Sinner as he fought against Tommy Paul (27) in a three-set duel to reach the quarterfinals, where he would face Daniil Medvedev (28) on the 4th.
The reason behind Seal's support stems from a recent US Open discourse. Seal admires Sinner for his balance, a trait he values in his own life. Seal, who's constantly searching for balance, finds Sinner to be "one of the most balanced individuals I've encountered." Top-tier players like Sinner also possess the ability to maintain focus for extended periods, an attribute that Seal appreciates.
Tennis and Concerts: Parallels
In an interview with "Detroit Metro Times" the previous year, Seal, former partner of model Heidi Klum (51), revealed his love for tennis. Besides being an avid fan, Seal participates actively. He finds tennis resonates with his profession due to its similarities. "Singing requires efficiency, achieving more with less, and tennis shares these qualities," he shared. Seal doesn't deliver his best performances when his voice is at its peak. Instead, he aims to "let go, surrender, not control it, and trust that all the techniques I've practiced will surface naturally. And once you achieve that, singing becomes effortless, efficient."
Tennis: The Uncontrollable Art
Just like Seal, tennis players don't consciously focus on technique during their performances. They strive to remain clear, relaxed, and surrender, which Seal admires about tennis.
Sinner and Seal: Beyond Tennis
Sinner and Seal share more than just a love for tennis. At the 2023 US Open press conference, Sinner opened up about their growing friendship, praising Seal's character. "Beyond his music, he's a terrific person to be around," Sinner shared. They spoke about Seal's upcoming European tour, making their bond extend beyond tennis.
Sinner's love for tennis resonated with Seal, who found similarities between singing and the sport. In an interview, Seal mentioned that tennis shares the qualities of singing, requiring efficiency and achieving more with less.
Seal's admiration for Sinner's focus and balance in tennis extends beyond the court. He sees parallels between Sinner's approach and his own, emphasizing the importance of letting go and trusting in one's practice during performances.
