Who says an athlete can’t be an artist? Just look at Italy’s Fabio Fognini, who stormed the dance floor and left everyone in awe! His impressive postures surprised not only his followers but also legendary coaches like Boris Becker, who commented on this Italian’s skill and showed how multifaceted talents are always celebrated within the fraternity. Becker’s comment proves Fognini is rocking.
Fognini who shines in the Challenger-level championships and bagged a victory in Montemar this season was spotted in the celebrity dance show Ballando con le Stelle the Italian version of Britain’s Dancing with the Stars. Fognini was paired with a professional dancer while making a guest appearance on the show. The ATP star and his stage partner Giadi Lini amused everyone with their stunning performance. Performing on the song Great Balls of Fire, Fognini showed that he is not just a skilled athlete but an equally skilled dancer. In fact, Fognini’s wife was also smitten by her talented husband’s dance performance. Now, Boris Becker has joined the fray.
The tennis great shared a reel from Fognini’s performance on his IG story and wrote, “Fabio is absolutely killing it.” Becker’s words highlighted his surprise and admiration towards this Italian athlete’s multitalented personality. However, it wasn’t just Becker, who was impressed with Fognini’s dancing skills. This Italian player’s colleague Alexander Zverev was also awestruck when he noticed Fognini’s great moves. “This is the single greatest thing I’ve seen this year @fabiofogna,” wrote Zverev highlighting his delight in exploring Fognini’s talents.
This Italian player had an average 2024 season. In the Challenger tournament in Tenerife, Manama, Napoli, and Phoenix, he exited in the Round of 16. Fognini reached the Indian Wells Masters Round of 64. He reached the quarterfinals in Grand Priz Hassan II. However, in most of the season, he performed below average and had to suffer early exits. However, Apart from dance, Fabio Fognini is interested in soccer. In a discussion on Behind the Racquet podcast, Fognini revealed his liking towards the sport.
Fabio Fognini’s “first passion” was soccer
This Italian ATP star attended the Behind the Racquet podcast, where he expressed his love for soccer. “My first passion was football. There were times I rather play football than tennis but it is tough to say that when tennis gave me this life. “Football was amazing but tennis gave me the responsibility I wanted. If I lose it is on me just like it is if I win,” said Fognini. His words revealed that he would have been a soccer player if he didn’t pursue tennis.
However, Fognini isn’t just known for his talent. His fierce attitude and fiery temper also make him regular subject of the headlines. During his 2017 US Open run, Fognini was suspended from the tournament as he shouted at a female umpire after his defeat to Stefano Travaglia. Fognini was fined $96,000 with suspension from two Majors. Nevertheless, those days are in the past and Fognini’s dance skills are storming the internet at the moment.
Fabio Fognini proved that he is multitalented. If not on a tennis court, this player would shine equally bright on the dance floor highlighting that one can be good at many things if one pursues their passions with zeal.
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