By Global Partnership,TennisUpToDate.com

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Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have both earned a huge amount of money from their exertions on the court, with the pair winning 10 Grand Slams between them. Now, they have both honourably announced charities in recent times to give back to the community.

It has been a rewarding year for both on court. Sinner started the year by defending the Australian Open, before having a spell on the sidelines while he was suspended. He returned to the court three months later, excruciatingly losing out in the Roland Garros final to Carlos Alcaraz in the second longest Grand Slam final ever played. Sinner had three match points, but could not convert them as the Spaniard completed an unprecedented comeback.

Sinner sought revenge against Alcaraz and achieved it at Wimbledon. This was the same event where Swiatek stormed to victory, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final without losing a game. This had made up for an unusually slow start to the year by her lofty standards. She went on to clinch the Cincinnati Open, targeting the number one spot as tennis headed to New York.

Unfortunately, the pair succumbed to disappointment at Flushing Meadows, but off the court, they have made a lot of people very happy with their new charity projects coming into life.

Iga Swiatek Foundation

Launched in July, Swiatek aims to help a variety of young athletes, giving them equal opportunities among healthier lifestyles and social education.

On her Instagram, Swiatek posted a statement that said: “I’m truly happy and proud to share some important news with you today.In July, I founded the Iga Swiatek Foundation. This project is especially close to my heart, because sport has given me so much: not only successes, but above all, experiences and values that have shaped me as a person. Now, I want to share this and support other athletes on their journeys.

“The first initiative of my foundation is a Scholarship Program for athletes aged 15–22. The scholarship combines financial support, with a pool of nearly half a million PLN, and the support of professionals I work with every day. The pilot edition of the Scholarship Program is aimed exclusively at Polish athletes. And after that? We’ll see. I believe that through the foundation’s activities, we’ll create a space where athletes can pursue their passions and consciously build healthy, sustainable careers.”

The pilot program will give five lucky people between the age of 15-22 the chance to represent Poland abroad in their specific sporting event.

On her official website, the Pole wrote: “This project means a lot to me because it combines my experience as an athlete with the chance to genuinely support young talent. Tennis has made me recognizable, and with that I’ve gained the ability to influence issues that really matter to me. I want to use this opportunity to help make the world a better place—sometimes on a small scale, sometimes on a larger one. I can’t help everyone who needs support, but I’ll do everything I can, on and off the court, to make things at least a little better.”

The Jannik Sinner Foundation

More recently, Sinner’s charity was announced in an event in Milan last Thursday, with 100 people attending the world number two’s event.

It will team up with the Global Partnership for Education, who strives for education in low-income countries, giving every citizen a golden opportunity to receive a form of tuition. Sinner will also collaborate with Suditrol Sporthilfe, a non-profit from Sinner’s home region that focus on helping out young athletes through finding, mentorship, and development.

“I’ve been lucky to pursue my passion through tennis, but I know millions of children never get the chance to follow their dreams because they don’t have access to school,” Sinner said in event remarks. Standing here tonight, I see the project is finally alive, and we are ready to help children realize their dreams.”