Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jannik Sinner
Discover the career path of Jannik Sinner, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jannik Sinner is a highly accomplished Italian professional tennis player, currently holding the world No. 1 ranking, a historic first for Italy. He boasts an impressive record of 19 ATP singles titles, highlighted by major victories at the 2024 Australian Open, 2024 US Open and 2025 Australian Open. Sinner's achievements also include winning the 2024 ATP Finals and securing four Masters 1000 titles. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role in Italy's Davis Cup triumphs in 2023 and 2024.
1976: Adriano Panatta at the French Open
In 1976, after Adriano Panatta at the French Open and Matteo Berrettini at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, Sinner became the third man to reach a major final in the Open Era.
1978: Most wins for Italian man in Open Era
In 1978, Jannik Sinner surpassed Corrado Barazzutti's mark of 54 wins in 1978.
2000: Youngest player to win an ATP Finals match
In 2000, Sinner became the youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt in Lisbon.
2001: First person born in 2001 to reach Challenger final
In 2001, Jannik Sinner was the first person born in 2001 to reach a Challenger final.
2003: Youngest player in top 80 since Nadal
In 2003, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player in the year-end top 80 since Rafael Nadal.
2005: Youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Nadal
In 2005, Jannik Sinner became the youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal.
2005: First to Make Quarterfinals on Debut Since Nadal
In 2005, Jannik Sinner was the first player to make the quarterfinals on debut since Rafael Nadal.
2006: Youngest Quarterfinalist at French Open Since Djokovic
In 2006, Jannik Sinner became the youngest quarterfinalist at the French Open since Novak Djokovic, progressing after victories over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev.
2007: Youngest player to reach all Grand Slam quarter finals
In 2007, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments since Novak Djokovic.
2008: Youngest tour-level champion since Nishikori
In 2008, Sinner became the youngest player overall to win an ATP title since Kei Nishikori.
2009: Youngest and first teen champion since 2009
In 2009, Jannik Sinner won the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., becoming the youngest ATP 500 and first teen champion since the category was created in 2009.
2011: First Alternate to Win a Match
In 2011, Sinner became the first alternate to win a match at the ATP Finals since Janko Tipsarević in London.
2011: Defeated Djokovic
In 2011, Sinner faced Djokovic for the third time in 11 days, and become the first player to defeat him in a Davis Cup singles match since Juan Martín del Potro in 2011.
2017: Move to Professional Tour
Following the end of 2017, Jannik Sinner transitioned mainly to the professional tour due to limited success as a junior player.
2017: Opening Round Loss at Italy's Grade A Tournament
In 2017, Jannik Sinner experienced an opening round loss at Italy's Grade A tournament on the junior circuit.
2018: Quarterfinal at Junior Event
In 2018, Jannik Sinner reached the quarterfinal of a junior event, marking his only junior tournament appearance of the year.
2018: Djokovic's First Defeat at Australian Open Since 2018
In 2018, Sinner's victory over Djokovic was the latter's first defeat at the Australian Open since 2018.
2018: Debut on ITF Men's Circuit
In early 2018, Jannik Sinner began his journey on the ITF Men's Circuit, initially participating in ITF Futures events. He received wild cards for ATP Challenger Tour events in the second half of the year and finished the year ranked No. 551.
February 2019: First ATP Challenger Title in Bergamo
In February 2019, Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo at the age of 17 years and 6 months, becoming the youngest Italian to achieve this milestone.
2019: Top 100 Ranking and Next Gen ATP Finals Win
In 2019, Jannik Sinner broke into the top 100 rankings, won the Next Generation ATP Finals, and received the ATP Newcomer of the Year award, marking a significant breakthrough in his career.
2019: ATP Semifinal and Top 100 Ranking
In 2019, Jannik Sinner had a strong finish to the season, reaching an ATP semifinal as a wild card at the European Open and breaking into the top 100 for the first time after defeating world No. 13 Gaël Monfils.
2019: Sponsorship deals with Nike and Head
In 2019, at the age of 17, Jannik Sinner signed sponsorship deals with Nike and Head for tennis footwear, apparel, and equipment.
2020: First Encounter
In 2020, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev have met since 2020, with Sinner leading the rivalry.
2020: Continuation of Success from Late 2020
In 2020, Jannik Sinner carried over his success from late 2020 into the start of the 2021 season.
2020: First Grand Slam Win and Top 10 Victory
In 2020, Jannik Sinner reached the second round of the Australian Open, recording his first Grand Slam main draw match win. He also secured his first top 10 victory against world No. 10 David Goffin at the Rotterdam Open.
2020: Global ambassador contract with Rolex and Alfa Romeo sponsorship
In 2020, Jannik Sinner signed a global ambassador contract with Rolex. In October 2020, he also signed a sponsorship contract with Alfa Romeo.
2020: Launch of "What's Kept You Moving" Initiative
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jannik Sinner launched his mental health initiative "What's Kept You Moving", a series in which he interviewed other young athletes about overcoming mental health challenges in sports.
August 2021: Citi Open Champion and Top 15 Ranking
In August 2021, Jannik Sinner won the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., becoming the first Italian finalist and champion in the tournament's history. He also entered the top 15 in the ATP rankings as a result.
November 2021: Return to Top 10 Ranking
In November 2021, Jannik Sinner re-entered the top 10 in the ATP rankings after his performance at the ATP Finals in Turin.
2021: First Match
In 2021, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have faced each other since 2021, with Alcaraz leading the rivalry. Their first encounter came in the 2021 Monte-Carlo Masters.
2021: First Encounter with Djokovic
In 2021, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have met eight times with the rivalry tied, with their first encounter coming in the 2021 Monte-Carlo Masters.
2021: Youngest ATP 500 Champion and Top 10 Ranking
In 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest ATP 500 champion at the Washington Open and entered the top 10 in rankings, making him the first player born in the 2000s to achieve this milestone.
2021: Sponsorship with Intesa Sanpaolo
In 2021, Jannik Sinner signed a sponsorship deal with Intesa Sanpaolo.
2021: Sofia Open Title Defense and Fifth ATP Title
In 2021, Jannik Sinner successfully defended his title at the Sofia Open and won his fifth career title by defeating Diego Schwartzman at the European Open.
2021: Second ATP Title at Great Ocean Road Open
In 2021, Jannik Sinner won his second career ATP title at the Great Ocean Road Open, defeating Karen Khachanov in the semifinals and becoming the youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2021: Matteo Berrettini at Wimbledon Championships
In 2021, after Adriano Panatta at the 1976 French Open and Matteo Berrettini at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, Sinner became the third man to reach a major final in the Open Era.
February 2022: Began training with Simone Vagnozzi
In February 2022, he ended his long collaboration with Piatti and his team and began to train with Simone Vagnozzi, ex-coach of Marco Cecchinato, new fitness coach Umberto Ferrara and physiotherapist.
July 2022: Darren Cahill joined Sinner's Team
In July 2022, coach Darren Cahill officially joined Sinner's team.
October 2022: Musetti wins the title in Naples
In October 2022, Lorenzo Musetti won the title in Naples.
2022: Face of "An Ace for Research" Initiative
In 2022, Jannik Sinner became the face of the "An Ace for Research" initiative for cancer research, committing to a donation for the purchase of modern lasers to diagnose cancers in men for every ace he scored in the ATP Finals and visited the research laboratories at The Candiolo Cancer Institute.
2022: Wimbledon Quarterfinal
In 2022, Jannik Sinner reached his third career Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Wimbledon Championships, losing to Novak Djokovic in five sets.
2022: Release of Tennis Manual for Children
In 2022, Jannik Sinner released the comic book Piccoli grandi campioni: Il manuale illustrato del tennis di Jannik Sinner through Panini Comics, an illustrated tennis manual for children in which an illustrated character of Sinner explains tennis and gives advice to beginners.
2022: New Sponsorship deal with Nike and became the face of Gucci and Lavazza
In 2022, Jannik Sinner signed a new $150 million sponsorship contract with Nike spanning ten years and became the face of Gucci and Lavazza.
2022: Investment in Real Estate
In 2022, Jannik Sinner ventured into the investment world by diversifying his assets through four different companies. His real estate company owns properties at Corso Venezia in Milan.
2022: Rafael Nadal won Australian Open
In 2022, his victory over Medvedev meant he became the second player to win the Australian Open after losing the first two sets in the final, after Rafael Nadal, who also beat Medvedev in 2022.
2022: US Open Quarterfinal Match
In 2022, they played several high-profile matches, such as the 2022 US Open quarterfinal, which Alcaraz won in five sets after saving a match point en route to the title.
2023: Service Stance Change
As of late 2023, Sinner serves with a pinpoint stance. Sinner is aiming to incorporate more variety into his game, hence he has been developing his net game and ability to serve-and-volley, as well as his slices and dropshots, to reduce the number of long rallies he has to play from the baseline.
2023: Wimbledon Gucci Bag Controversy
During the 2023 Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner entered Centre Court carrying a monogrammed beige leather Gucci duffel bag, breaking Wimbledon’s all-white dress code. This prompted worldwide media coverage and commentary.
2023: First Win against Djokovic
In 2023, Djokovic won their first three encounters, with Sinner recording his first win in the 2023 ATP Finals.
2023: Davis Cup crown
2023: Partnership with Formula 1
In 2023, Jannik Sinner signed a partnership with Formula 1 to help attract young diverse audience to the motorsport.
2023: Sinner's Winning Streak
In 2023, Sinner disrupted this streak in late 2023 by winning the next five, and eventually leveling the head-to-head.
2023: Australian Open
In 2023, at the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner lost in the 4th round to Stefanos Tsitsipas in 5 sets.
2023: Miami Semifinal Match
In 2023, they played several high-profile matches, such as the 2023 Miami semifinal, won by Sinner.
2023: Hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist
In early 2023, he hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist. Instead of hiring a mental coach like other tennis players, Sinner uses Formula Medicine, an Italian mental training program developed for Formula 1 drivers.
2023: Matches leading up to 2024
Prior to his semifinal defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner had won 36 of his previous 38 matches, dating back to the 2023 China Open.
September 2024: Ambassador for 2026 Winter Olympics Volunteer Program
In September 2024, Jannik Sinner was announced as the ambassador for the 2026 Winter Olympics volunteer program.
September 2024: Replaced Ferrara and Naldi
In September 2024, he replaced Ferrara and Naldi with Novak Djokovic’s former fitness trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio.
2024: 2024 Australian Open, US Open and World No. 1 Ranking
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open by defeating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, followed by winning three Masters 1000 events, the US Open, and the ATP Finals, finishing the year as the world No. 1.
2024: Australian Open, US Open and ATP Finals wins
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open, the US Open, and the ATP Finals, solidifying his position as a top player.
2024: La-Roche Posay Brand Advocate
In 2024, L’Oréal’s skincare brand La-Roche Posay appointed Jannik Sinner as their global brand advocate to help raise awareness about sun protection.
2024: Davis Cup Victory and Season Record
In 2024, Sinner ended the 2024 season by defeating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor in the Davis Cup final, to win Italy's second consecutive title. Sinner completed the entire season without a single straight-set defeat.
2024: Shanghai Masters and ATP Finals Wins
In 2024, Sinner was confirmed as the year-end world No.1, becoming the first Italian player in history to achieve this ranking. Sinner won the Shanghai Masters against Novak Djokovic and the season's ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, by defeating Fritz.
2024: Ascension to World No. 1 and French Open
In 2024, Sinner withdrew from the Madrid Masters and Italian Open due to a hip injury. After Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 French Open on 4 June and following the conclusion of the tournament, Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time on 10 June. He became the first Italian player (male or female) to hold the top position in the rankings. Sinner lost in the semifinal to Alcaraz in five sets.
2024: US Open Victory
In 2024, Sinner won his second major at the US Open. He became the fourth man in more than 50 years to win his first two major titles in the same season. At age 23, Sinner became the youngest man ever to win both hard-court majors in the same year.
2024: ATP Paribas Open victory over Struff
In 2024, at the BNP Paribas Open, with a victory over Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the fourth round, he recorded his 17th consecutive match win, the longest ATP level streak for an Italian player in the Open Era. In 2024 Sinner won his debut event as a major champion
2024: China Open
In 2024, at the China Open, Sinner defeated several players to reach the final of the tournament, which he lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
2024: Halle Open Victory and Wimbledon Championships
In 2024, at the Halle Open, Sinner won his debut tournament as world No. 1. At the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, Sinner entered as the top seed in a major for the first time, but lost to Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals.
2024: Miami Open Victory and Ranking Increase
In 2024, at the Miami Open, Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final to win his second Master’s 1000 title. As a result, he climbed to a career high (and Italian record) ranking of No. 2 in the world. Sinner improved his 2024 ATP match record to 22–1. Later in the year, Sinner had his prize money and ranking points earned at the event forfeited by a tribunal in relation to a "no fault or negligence" anti-doping rule violation.
2024: Matches Against Djokovic
In 2024, the pair have played some notable matches, including the 2024 Australian Open semifinal, which Sinner won in four sets, and the 2024 Shanghai Masters final, which Sinner won in straight sets.
2024: Met Three Times in 2024
In 2024, the pair met three times on the tour, with Alcaraz winning all three matches, notably their third meeting at the 2024 China Open.
2024: Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open Matches
In 2024, the two have played a number of high-profile matches, most notably the 2024 Australian Open final, which Sinner won in five sets after being down two-sets-to-love to claim his first major title. They met again in the 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinals, which Medvedev won in five sets, and the 2024 US Open quarterfinal, which Sinner won in four sets en route to the title.
2025: 2025 Australian Open Title Defense
In 2025, Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title, reinforcing his dominance in the sport.
2025: Australian Open Championship
In 2025, Sinner won his Australian Open, defeating Alexander Zverev to defend his title in the championship match on 26 January.
