Game, duet and match – Andrea Bocelli records song with tennis ace Jannik Sinner
The track, which features both Italian and English lyrics, is described as a 'musical dialogue between two Italian icons', blending opera and storytelling.
Sinner said: 'I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world.
'I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It's extremely moving.'
The accompanying music video features personal and archive images from the duo's childhoods, along with scenes filmed as they collaborated at Bocelli's estate.
It will be released on June 20 on Decca Records/Universal Music.
Sinner is the first Italian to reach the top ranking.
Bocelli began his career in 1994 with the album Il Mare Calmo Della Sera, having previously worked as a singer in piano bars.
He has gone on to sell almost 90 million records worldwide and has performed at major events across the world including the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
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