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. He has won 21 ATP Tour–level singles titles, including four majors: two Australian Open titles, one Wimbledon Championship, and one US Open. Sinner also won the 2024 ATP Finals and played a key role in Italy's Davis Cup victories in 2023 and 2024. He is considered one of the top players in the world.
2000: Youngest to win on debut since Hewitt
Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt in Lisbon in 2000.
2005: Youngest to win back-to-back titles since Nadal
Jannik Sinner became the youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2005: First Debut Quarterfinalist Since Nadal
Jannik Sinner progressed to become the first to make the quarterfinals on debut at the French Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2006: Youngest Quarterfinalist at French Open Since Djokovic
Jannik Sinner progressed to become the youngest quarterfinalist at the French Open since Novak Djokovic in 2006.
2007: Youngest to Reach Quarterfinals of All Majors Since Djokovic
In 2022, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four major tournaments since Novak Djokovic in 2007-08. He reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match.
2008: Youngest ATP Title Winner Since Nishikori
After a semifinal at the Cologne Championship, Jannik Sinner won the Sofia Open in 2020 for his first ATP title, becoming the youngest player to win an ATP title since Kei Nishikori in 2008.
2009: Youngest ATP 500 Champion Since Category Creation
Jannik Sinner became the youngest ATP 500 and first teen champion since the category was created in 2009.
2011: First Alternate to win since Tipsarevic
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, despite limited success as a junior player on the ITF Junior Circuit.
2018: Quarterfinal at Junior Event
In 2018, Jannik Sinner reached the quarterfinal at a junior event, his only junior event of the year.
2018: Debut on ITF Men's Circuit
In early 2018, Jannik Sinner began playing on the ITF Men's Circuit and received wild cards for ATP Challenger Tour events. He finished the season ranked No. 551 and his only title of the year was in doubles.
February 2019: First ATP Challenger Title in Bergamo
In February 2019, at the age of 17 years and 6 months, Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo, becoming the first person born in 2001 to reach a Challenger final.
2019: ATP Semifinal and Top 100 Ranking
In 2019, Jannik Sinner reached an ATP semifinal at the European Open and broke into the top 100 rankings for the first time. He also qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals.
2019: Next Generation ATP Finals Win and Newcomer of the Year
In 2019, Jannik Sinner won the Next Generation ATP Finals and was awarded the ATP Newcomer of the Year award.
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: "What's Kept You Moving" Initiative
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jannik Sinner launched his mental health initiative "What's Kept You Moving", where he interviewed young athletes about overcoming mental health challenges.
2020: Rivalry with Daniil Medvedev Begins
In 2020, Jannik Sinner began his rivalry with Daniil Medvedev, initially losing their first six matches.
2020: First Major Match Win and Top 10 Victory
In 2020, Jannik Sinner recorded his first major match win at the Australian Open and earned his first top 10 victory against David Goffin at the Rotterdam Open.
2020: Rolex and Alfa Romeo Sponsorships
In 2020, Jannik Sinner signed a global ambassador contract with Rolex and a sponsorship contract with Alfa Romeo.
August 2021: Citi Open Title and Top 15 Ranking
In August 2021, Jannik Sinner won the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., earning his third title and first ATP 500 title. He entered the top 15 in the ATP rankings as a result.
November 2021: ATP Finals Debut and Top 10 Ranking
In November 2021, Jannik Sinner debuted at the ATP Finals in Turin after Matteo Berrettini withdrew. He defeated Hubert Hurkacz and re-entered the top 10 in the rankings, finishing the year at world No. 10.
2021: First Encounters with Carlos Alcaraz
In 2021, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz began their head-to-head rivalry.
2021: First Encounter with Novak Djokovic
In 2021, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic had their first encounter at the Monte-Carlo Masters.
2021: Sponsorship with Intesa Sanpaolo
In 2021, Jannik Sinner signed with Intesa Sanpaolo.
2021: Sofia Open Title Defense 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. His winning streak ended at the Australian Open with a loss to Denis Shapovalov.
2021: First Doubles Title at Atlanta Open
In 2021, partnering with Reilly Opelka, Jannik Sinner won his first doubles title at the Atlanta Open.
February 2022: Change in Coaching Team
In February 2022, Jannik Sinner ended his long collaboration with Piatti and his team and began training with Simone Vagnozzi, Umberto Ferrara and a physiotherapist.
July 2022: Darren Cahill Joins Sinner's Team
In July 2022, Darren Cahill officially joined Jannik Sinner's coaching team.
October 2022: First Player in Naples since Musetti to win without dropping set.
Jannik Sinner became the first player since Lorenzo Musetti in October 2022 to win a tour-level title in Naples without having dropped a single set.
2022: US Open Quarterfinal Loss
During the 2022 US Open quarterfinal match, Jannik Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, despite holding a match point.
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 every ace he scored in the ATP Finals.
2022: New Sponsorships
In 2022, Jannik Sinner signed a $150 million sponsorship contract with Nike, and became the face of Gucci and Lavazza.
2023: Australian Open Run
At the 2023 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner lost in the 4th round to Stefanos Tsitsipas in 5 sets.
2023: Davis Cup Victory
2023: Partnership with Formula 1
In 2023, Jannik Sinner partnered with Formula 1 to attract a younger audience to the motorsport.
2023: First Win Against Djokovic and ATP Finals
In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his first win against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals, although Djokovic won the final match.
2023: Winning streak
In 2023, Jannik Sinner started a winning streak that lasted until the 2024 BNP Paribas Open, reaching 36 of his previous 38 matches.
2023: Miami Semifinal Win
In 2023, Jannik Sinner won against Carlos Alcaraz in the Miami semifinal.
2023: ATP Awards and Davis Cup Victory
In 2023, Sinner received the Most Improved Player of the Year award and voted the Fans' Favorite at the ATP Awards. He also made his debut in the Davis Cup, helping Italy win the title for the second time after 47 years. His coaches won the Coach of the Year award. Sinner also received the award for Best Tennis Player at the Supertennis Awards.
2023: Hiring of Giacomo Naldi
In early 2023, Jannik Sinner hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist.
2023: Sinner Disrupts Medvedev's Streak
In late 2023, Jannik Sinner ended Daniil Medvedev's winning streak by winning the next five matches, leveling their head-to-head record.
September 2024: Coaching Staff Changes
In September 2024, Jannik Sinner replaced Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi with Marco Panichi and 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: World No. 1 Ranking
After Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 French Open on June 4 and following the conclusion of the tournament, Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time on June 10, becoming the first Italian to hold the top position in the rankings.
2024: China Open Final
At the 2024 China Open, Sinner reached the final of the tournament, but lost to Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.
2024: Year-End No. 1 Ranking and Multiple Titles
In 2024, Jannik Sinner achieved the world No. 1 ranking, including the year-end No. 1. He won multiple ATP Tour-level singles titles, including two Australian Open titles, one Wimbledon Championship, one US Open, and the ATP Finals. In 2024, Sinner also led Italy to the Davis Cup crown.
2024: 2024 Matches
In 2024, Jannik Sinner lost all three matches against Carlos Alcaraz, including the French Open semifinal and the China Open.
2024: Australian Open and Shanghai Masters Wins
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won against Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinal and the Shanghai Masters final.
2024: Australian Open Win and World No. 1 Ranking
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open by defeating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. He went on to win three Masters 1000 events, the US Open, and the ATP Finals, finishing the year as world No. 1.
2024: Australian Open and Wimbledon Quarterfinals
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev after being down two sets, claiming his first major title. They also met at the Wimbledon quarterfinals, which Medvedev won, and the US Open quarterfinal, which Sinner won.
2024: La-Roche Posay Advocate
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: Year-End No.1 and ATP Finals Champion
In 2024, Sinner became the year-end world No.1, becoming the first Italian player in history to achieve this ranking, winning the Shanghai Masters, and won the season's ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
2024: Career High Ranking and Winning Streak
In 2024, Sinner reached a career-high world No. 3 ranking, becoming the highest-ranked Italian player in history and recorded his 17th consecutive match win, the longest ATP level streak for an Italian player in the Open Era.
2024: Halle Open Victory and Wimbledon Championships
In 2024, Sinner won the Halle Open and entered the Wimbledon Championships as the top seed for the first time, but lost in the quarterfinals.
2024: Miami Open Victory and Ranking
In 2024, Sinner won the Miami Open, earning his second Master's 1000 title and climbing to a career high ranking of No. 2 in the world.
2024: Davis Cup Victory and Season Record
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: Highest Prize Money in ATP History
With a 2024 total prize money of $4,881,500, Jannik Sinner received the highest prize money in ATP history.
April 2025: Launch of Jannik Sinner Foundation
In April 2025, Jannik Sinner announced the launch of the Jannik Sinner Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering children through education and sports.
May 2025: Italian Open Final and French Open Appearance
In May 2025, Sinner played his first tournament since his suspension at the Italian Open, where he reached the final and was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz. He also reached the final of the French Open, losing to Alcaraz.
July 2025: Reappointing Umberto Ferrara
On July 23, 2025, Jannik Sinner announced he had reappointed Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach.
August 2025: Explora Journeys Ambassador
In August 2025, Jannik Sinner was named a global brand ambassador for Explora Journeys.
2025: 2025 Matches
In 2025, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played major finals where Sinner lost in the Italian Open final and the French Open but won at Wimbledon.
2025: Australian Open Win, French Open Runner-up, and Wimbledon Victory
In 2025, Jannik Sinner defended his title at the Australian Open and finished runner-up at the French Open. He then won Wimbledon, becoming the first Italian to win the title.
2025: French Open and Wimbledon Semifinal Wins
In 2025, Jannik Sinner won both the French Open and Wimbledon semifinals against Novak Djokovic.
2025: Defending Australian Open Title
In 2025, Sinner successfully defended his title at the Australian Open, defeating Alexander Zverev in the championship match.
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