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 ranked world No. 1 by the ATP. He is the first Italian to achieve this top ranking. Sinner has secured 19 ATP singles titles, including major victories at the 2024 Australian Open, 2024 US Open, and 2025 Australian Open. His achievements also encompass the 2024 ATP Finals and four Masters 1000 titles. Sinner played a pivotal role in leading Italy to Davis Cup victories in both 2023 and 2024, solidifying his status as a dominant force in men's tennis.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1976: Adriano Panatta at French Open

In 1976, Adriano Panatta reached the French Open final. Sinner became the first Italian player to reach the singles final at the Australian Open and the third man, after Adriano Panatta at the 1976 French Open, to reach a major final in the Open Era.

1976: Winning Davis Cup Title

In 1976, Italy won the Davis Cup title. In 2023, Jannik Sinner helped Italy clinch the Davis Cup title for the second time after 47 years since 1976.

1978: Surpassing Corrado Barazzutti's Win Record

In 1978, Corrado Barazzutti set a record with 54 wins in a single season. Jannik Sinner surpassed this record, becoming the Italian man with the most wins in a season during the Open Era.

1986: Lendl's ATP Finals Win

In 1986, Ivan Lendl won the ATP Finals without losing a single set, a feat that Jannik Sinner matched in 2024.

1998: Reaching Davis Cup Final

In 1998, Italy reached the Davis Cup final. Jannik Sinner played a key role in helping Italy reach the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1998.

2000: Youngest to Win ATP Finals on Debut

In November 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt in Lisbon in 2000.

2001: Hewitt's Debut Win as Major Champion

In 2001, Lleyton Hewitt achieved a debut victory as a major champion. In 2024, Sinner became the first male player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2001, to win his debut event as a major champion.

2001: First Challenger Final for 2001 Born Player

In 2019, Jannik Sinner became the first person born in 2001 to reach a Challenger final.

2003: Youngest in Top 80 Since Nadal

Jannik Sinner finished the year at world No. 78, becoming the youngest player in the year-end top 80 since Rafael Nadal in 2003. He was also named ATP Newcomer of the Year.

2005: Federer's Season Record

In 2005, Roger Federer completed the season without a single straight-set defeat. In 2024, Jannik Sinner became only the second man in the Open Era (Federer in 2005) to achieve this feat over a full year.

2005: First Quarterfinalist on Debut Since Nadal

In 2020, Jannik Sinner became the first quarterfinalist at the French Open on debut since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

2005: Youngest to Win Consecutive ATP Titles

In 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

2006: Youngest Quarterfinalist at French Open Since Djokovic

In 2020, Jannik Sinner became the youngest quarterfinalist at the French Open since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2007: Youngest Player to Reach Quarterfinals

In 2022, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments since Novak Djokovic in 2007-08. Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match that lasted 5 hours and 15 minutes.

2008: Youngest to win ATP title since Nishikori

After a semifinal at the Cologne Championship, Sinner closed out the 2020 season by winning the Sofia Open for his first ATP title, becoming the youngest player overall to win an ATP title since Kei Nishikori in 2008.

2009: Youngest ATP 500 Champion since 2009

In August 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest ATP 500 champion and first teen champion since the category was created in 2009.

2011: Defeating Djokovic in Davis Cup

In 2011, Juan Martín del Potro defeated Novak Djokovic in a Davis Cup singles match, a feat that would not be repeated until Sinner's victory over Djokovic in the Davis Cup semifinal.

2011: First Alternate to Win a Match

In November 2021, Jannik Sinner became the first alternate to win a match since Janko Tipsarević in London in 2011.

2017: Move to Professional Tour

Following the end of 2017, Jannik Sinner transitioned mainly to the professional tour after having limited success as a junior.

2018: Quarterfinal at Junior Event

In 2018, Jannik Sinner reached the quarterfinal in a junior event.

2018: ITF Men's Circuit and ATP Challenger Tour

In early 2018, Jannik Sinner began playing on the ITF Men's Circuit and received wild cards for ATP Challenger Tour events, finishing the season ranked No. 551.

2018: Djokovic's Last Defeat at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's last defeat at the Australian Open prior to 2024 was in 2018. In 2024, Sinner defeated Djokovic, marking Djokovic's first defeat at the Australian Open since 2018.

February 2019: First ATP Challenger Title

In February 2019, at the age of 17, Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo, becoming the youngest Italian to win a Challenger title in history.

2019: Top 100 Ranking, Next Gen ATP Finals Win, ATP Newcomer of the Year

In 2019, Jannik Sinner broke into the top 100, won the Next Generation ATP Finals, and received the ATP Newcomer of the Year award.

2019: European Open Semifinal and Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Jannik Sinner reached the European Open semifinal, defeating Gaël Monfils, and broke into the top 100 for the first time, later qualifying for the Next Gen ATP Finals.

2019: Sponsorship Deals with Nike and Head

In 2019, at age 17, Jannik Sinner signed sponsorship deals with Nike and Head for tennis footwear, apparel, and equipment.

2020: Mental Health Initiative

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jannik Sinner launched "What's Kept You Moving", a mental health initiative featuring interviews with young athletes about overcoming mental health challenges in sports.

2020: First Grand Slam Win and Top 10 Victory

In 2020, Jannik Sinner recorded his first Grand Slam main draw match win at the Australian Open and earned his first top 10 victory against David Goffin at the Rotterdam Open.

2020: Global Ambassador Contract with Rolex and Sponsorship with Alfa Romeo

In 2020, at eighteen years old, Jannik Sinner signed a global ambassador contract with Rolex and, later in October, signed a sponsorship contract with Alfa Romeo.

2020: Continued Success from Late 2020

In 2021, Jannik Sinner carried over his success from late 2020 into the start of the 2021 season.

2020: Beginning of Sinner-Medvedev Rivalry

The rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev started in 2020, with Medvedev initially dominating, winning their first six matches.

August 2021: Citi Open Title 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. As a result, he entered the top 15 in the ATP rankings on August 9, 2021.

November 2021: ATP Finals Debut and Top 10 Ranking

In November 2021, Jannik Sinner entered the ATP Finals as an alternate, won his debut match against Hubert Hurkacz, and re-entered the top 10 in the rankings, finishing the year at world No. 10 on November 22, 2021.

2021: 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.

2021: First Encounter with Novak Djokovic

In 2021, Jannik Sinner first played against Novak Djokovic at the Monte-Carlo Masters. Djokovic won the match, marking the beginning of their rivalry.

2021: First Doubles Title

In 2021, Jannik Sinner partnering with Reilly Opelka won his first doubles title at the Atlanta Open.

2021: Sponsorship with Intesa Sanpaolo

In 2021, Jannik Sinner signed a sponsorship agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo.

2021: Title Defense at Sofia Open and Fifth Career Title

In 2021, Jannik Sinner successfully defended his title at the Sofia Open and won his fifth career title at the European Open. He became the youngest man to win five ATP titles since Novak Djokovic.

2021: Second ATP Title and Australian Open Loss

In 2021, Jannik Sinner won his second career ATP title at the Great Ocean Road Open, then lost in the first round of the Australian Open to Denis Shapovalov.

2021: Matteo Berrettini at Wimbledon

In 2021, Matteo Berrettini reached the Wimbledon Championships final. In 2024, Sinner became the first Italian player to reach the singles final at the Australian Open and the third man, after Matteo Berrettini at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, to reach a major final in the Open Era.

February 2022: Started Training with Simone Vagnozzi

In February 2022, Jannik Sinner ended his collaboration with Piatti's team and began training with Simone Vagnozzi as his coach, along with new fitness coach Umberto Ferrara and a physiotherapist.

July 2022: Darren Cahill Joins Sinner's Team

In July 2022, coach Darren Cahill officially became part of Jannik Sinner's coaching team.

October 2022: Title in Naples

Sinner won his seventh title at the Open Sud de France in Montpellier, becoming the first player to win a tour-level title in the season without having dropped a single set and the first since Lorenzo Musetti won the title in Naples in October 2022.

2022: Alcaraz Wins US Open Quarterfinal

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open quarterfinal against Jannik Sinner in five sets after saving a match point en route to the title.

2022: 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 purchasing modern lasers to diagnose cancers in men for every ace he scored in the ATP Finals and visited The Candiolo Cancer Institute.

2022: Wimbledon Quarterfinal Loss

In 2022, Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon Championships quarterfinal, losing to Novak Djokovic in five sets after being two sets up.

2022: Release of Comic Book

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.

2022: New Nike Deal, Gucci and Lavazza Sponsorships

In 2022, Jannik Sinner signed a new $150 million sponsorship contract with Nike for ten years and became the face of Gucci and Lavazza.

2022: Nadal's Australian Open Win

In 2022, Rafael Nadal won the Australian Open after losing the first two sets in the final against Daniil Medvedev. Sinner's victory over Medvedev in 2024 at the Australian Open made him the second player to win the Australian Open after losing the first two sets in the final, after Rafael Nadal.

2022: Davis Cup Finals and Injury

In September 2022, Jannik Sinner secured a place for Italy's Davis Cup team at the Final 8 of the Davis Cup Finals, and returned to the Erste Bank Open in Vienna after an injury.

2023: China Open Performance

Dating back to the 2023 China Open, Sinner had won 36 of his previous 38 matches before his semifinal defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open.

2023: ATP Awards, Davis Cup Win

In 2023, Jannik Sinner had a successful year, marked by winning all of his round-robin matches at the ATP Finals, debuting in the Davis Cup, defeating Novak Djokovic, and ultimately leading Italy to win the Davis Cup after 47 years. Sinner was awarded the Most Improved Player of the Year award and voted the Fans' Favorite at the 2023 ATP Awards, while his coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, won the Coach of the Year award. Sinner also received the award for Best Tennis Player at the Supertennis Awards.

2023: Davis Cup Crown

In 2023, Jannik Sinner led Italy to win the Davis Cup.

2023: Partnership with Formula 1

In 2023, Jannik Sinner partnered with Formula 1 to help attract a younger audience to the motorsport.

2023: First Win Against Djokovic at ATP Finals

In 2023, Jannik Sinner secured his first victory against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals. Despite this win, Djokovic won the final match of the 2023 ATP Finals.

2023: First Masters 1000 Title and Davis Cup

In 2023, Jannik Sinner won his first Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open and led Italy to the Davis Cup crown.

2023: Sinner Wins Miami Semifinal

In 2023, Jannik Sinner won the Miami Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz.

2023: Hired Giacomo Naldi as Physiotherapist

In early 2023, Jannik Sinner hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist.

2023: Sinner Ends Medvedev's Winning Streak

In late 2023, Jannik Sinner disrupted Daniil Medvedev's dominance by winning their next five matches, eventually leveling their head-to-head record.

September 2024: New Fitness Trainer and Physiotherapist

In September 2024, Jannik Sinner replaced his fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi with Novak Djokovic’s former fitness trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio.

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.

2024: Sinner vs Alcaraz Matches

In 2024, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz met three times, with Alcaraz winning all three matches, including their third meeting at the 2024 China Open and the 2024 French Open semifinal.

2024: High-Profile Matches

In 2024, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev played a number of high-profile matches, including the Australian Open final, which Sinner won after being down two sets, the Wimbledon quarterfinals, which Medvedev won, and the US Open quarterfinal, which Sinner won.

2024: Victories Against Djokovic at Australian Open and Shanghai Masters

In 2024, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinal in four sets. He also won the 2024 Shanghai Masters final against Djokovic in straight sets.

2024: Australian Open, US Open, ATP Finals and Davis Cup Titles

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open, US Open, the ATP Finals and led Italy to the Davis Cup crown.

2024: Australian Open, US Open, and ATP Finals Wins

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open, the US Open, and the ATP Finals, finishing the year as world No. 1.

2024: Brand Advocate for La-Roche Posay

In 2024, L’Oréal’s skincare brand La-Roche Posay appointed Jannik Sinner as their global brand advocate to raise awareness about sun protection.

2024: Davis Cup Victory and Season Record

In 2024, Sinner ended the season by defeating Tallon Griekspoor in the Davis Cup final, securing Italy's second consecutive title. He completed the entire season without a single straight-set defeat, becoming only the second man in the Open Era (Federer in 2005) to achieve this over a full year.

2024: China Open Final

In 2024, Sinner reached the final of the China Open after defeating several opponents, but lost to Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.

2024: Year-End No. 1 and ATP Finals Win

In 2024, Sinner was confirmed as the year-end world No.1, becoming the first Italian player in history to achieve this ranking. He won the Shanghai Masters against Novak Djokovic and the season's ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, by defeating Fritz. It was the first time since Ivan Lendl in 1986 in which a player won the trophy without losing any set, and the first time ever in which an Italian player won the title.

2024: Miami Open Win and Ranking

In 2024, Sinner won the Miami Open, marking his second Master’s 1000 title. As a result, he climbed to a career high ranking of No. 2 in the world, setting a new Italian record. He improved his 2024 ATP match record to 22–1.

2024: Ascent to World No. 1

In 2024, Sinner's clay season saw a defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Monte-Carlo Masters in April. He later withdrew from the Madrid Masters and the Italian Open due to a hip injury. On June 10, following Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the French Open, Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time, marking him as the first Italian player to hold the top position. He lost in the semifinal to Alcaraz in five sets.