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, achieving the world No. 1 ranking. He boasts an impressive record of 20 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including four Grand Slam victories: two Australian Open titles, one Wimbledon Championship, and one US Open title. Further solidifying his status, Sinner won the 2024 ATP Finals and played a pivotal role in Italy's Davis Cup triumphs in both 2023 and 2024.
19 hours ago : Jannik Sinner Forced to Retire in Shanghai Match Against Griekspoor Due to Cramps
Jannik Sinner retired from his Shanghai match against Griekspoor due to cramps. The match score was 7-6, 5-7, 2-3. Sinner was seen limping during the match, leading to a medical timeout before his eventual withdrawal. The Italian player was in obvious discomfort.
2000: Sinner Compared to Hewitt in 2000
In November 2021, Sinner became the youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt in Lisbon in 2000.
2001: Sinner First Person Born in 2001 to Reach Challenger Final
In February 2019, Sinner became the first person born in 2001 to reach a Challenger final.
2003: Sinner compared to Rafael Nadal in 2003
Sinner finished the year at world No. 78, becoming the youngest player in the year-end top 80 since Rafael Nadal in 2003.
2005: Sinner Compared to Nadal in 2005
In 2020, Sinner became the first to make the quarterfinals on debut at the French Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2006: Sinner Compared to Djokovic in 2006
In 2020, Sinner progressed to become the youngest quarterfinalist at the French Open since Novak Djokovic in 2006.
2007: Sinner compared to Djokovic in 2007-08
In 2022 at the US Open, Sinner became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four major tournaments since Novak Djokovic in 2007-08.
2008: Sinner Compared to Nishikori in 2008
After a semifinal at the Cologne Championship in 2020, Sinner closed out the 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: Sinner First Teen Champion Since the Creation of ATP 500
In August 2021, Sinner was the first Italian finalist and champion in Washington's tournament history as well as the youngest ATP 500 and first teen champion since the category was created in 2009.
2011: Sinner Compared to Tipsarevic in 2011
In November 2021, Sinner became the first alternate to win a match at ATP Finals since Janko Tipsarević in London in 2011.
2017: Sinner Focused on Professional Tour
Following the end of 2017, despite limited success as a junior, Sinner transitioned primarily to the professional tour.
2017: Sinner at Italy's Grade A Tournament
In 2017, Sinner suffered an opening round loss at Italy's Grade A tournament.
2018: Sinner's Quarterfinal Result
In 2018, Sinner reached the quarterfinal at Italy's Grade A tournament.
2018: Sinner Began Playing on ITF Men's Circuit
In early 2018, 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.
February 2019: Sinner Won First ATP Challenger Title
In February 2019, at the age of 17 years and 6 months, Sinner won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo.
2019: Sinner won Next Generation ATP Finals and ATP Newcomer of the Year
In 2019, Jannik Sinner won the Next Generation ATP Finals and was awarded the ATP Newcomer of the Year.
2019: Sinner's Success in the European Open and Next Gen ATP Finals
In 2019, Sinner reached an ATP semifinal at the European Open and qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals, winning his round robin group.
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" Mental Health Initiative
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jannik Sinner launched his mental health initiative "What's Kept You Moving", interviewing young athletes about mental health challenges.
2020: Global ambassador contract with Rolex and sponsorship with Alfa Romeo
In 2020, at age 18, Jannik Sinner signed a global ambassador contract with Rolex and a sponsorship contract with Alfa Romeo.
2020: Sinner's Early 2020 Season
In early 2020, Sinner made the second round of the Australian Open and earned his first top 10 victory at the Rotterdam Open.
2020: First matches against Daniil Medvedev
Since 2020, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev have met 15 times, with Sinner leading the rivalry 8–7. Medvedev won their first six matches.
2020: Sinner Carried Over Success from Late 2020
Sinner carried over his success from late 2020 into the start of the 2021 season.
August 2021: Sinner Won Citi Open and Entered Top 15
In August 2021, Sinner won the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., his third title, and entered the top 15 in ATP rankings.
November 2021: Sinner at the ATP Finals in Turin and Year-End Ranking
In November 2021, Sinner participated in the ATP Finals in Turin, won against Hurkacz, re-entered the top-10 in the rankings, and finished the year at world No. 10.
2021: First encounter with Novak Djokovic
In 2021, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic had their first encounter at the Monte-Carlo Masters, which Djokovic won.
2021: Sponsorship with Intesa Sanpaolo
In 2021, Jannik Sinner signed a sponsorship deal with Intesa Sanpaolo.
2021: Sinner successfully defended his title at the Sofia Open
In 2021, 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 19-year-old Novak Djokovic.
2021: Sinner won his first doubles title at the Atlanta Open
In 2021, partnering with Reilly Opelka, Sinner won his first doubles title at the Atlanta Open.
2021: Sinner's Achievements in Early 2021
In early 2021, Sinner won his second career ATP title at the Great Ocean Road Open, and lost in the first round of the Australian Open.
2021: Matches against Carlos Alcaraz begin
Since 2021, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have faced each other 15 times, with Sinner trailing the rivalry 5–10.
February 2022: End of Collaboration with Piatti and Team
In February 2022, Jannik Sinner ended his long collaboration with Piatti and his team and began to train with Simone Vagnozzi, Umberto Ferrara, and a physiotherapist.
July 2022: Darren Cahill joins Sinner's team
In July 2022, coach Darren Cahill officially joined Jannik Sinner's team. Sinner also uses Formula Medicine for mental training.
October 2022: Musetti's 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 every ace he scored at the ATP Finals.
2022: US Open Quarterfinal loss to Carlos Alcaraz
In 2022, Jannik Sinner lost the US Open quarterfinal in five sets to Carlos Alcaraz, after holding a match point against the eventual champion.
2022: Release of Tennis Manual 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: Sponsorship contract with Nike, Gucci, and Lavazza
In 2022, Jannik Sinner signed a new $150 million sponsorship contract with Nike and became the face of Gucci and Lavazza.
2022: Sinner at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships
In 2022, Sinner reached the quarterfinals at the Wimbledon Championships, losing to Novak Djokovic in five sets.
2023: Hired Giacomo Naldi as personal physiotherapist
In 2023, Jannik Sinner hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist.
2023: First win against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals
In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his first win against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals, despite Djokovic winning the final.
2023: Partnership with Formula 1
In 2023, Jannik Sinner signed a partnership with Formula 1 to attract a young, diverse audience to the motorsport.
2023: Miami Semifinal win against Carlos Alcaraz
In 2023, Jannik Sinner won against Carlos Alcaraz at the Miami Open semifinal.
2023: Sinner's Start to 2023
In 2023, Sinner lost in the quarterfinals at the Adelaide International 1 and in the 4th round at the Australian Open.
2023: Sinner disrupts Medvedev's winning streak
In late 2023, Jannik Sinner disrupted Daniil Medvedev's winning streak by winning the next five matches and eventually leveling the head-to-head.
September 2024: Changes in fitness team
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: Year-End World No.1 and Shanghai Masters Win
After defeating Tomáš Machač in the 2024 Shanghai Masters semifinal, Sinner was confirmed as the year-end world No.1, becoming the first Italian player in history to achieve this ranking. Sinner then won the championship against Novak Djokovic to win his third Masters 1000 title of the year.
2024: China Open Final
At the 2024 China Open, Sinner reached the final of the tournament, which he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.
2024: Halle Open Win and Wimbledon Championships
At the 2024 Halle Open, Sinner won his debut tournament as world No. 1. At the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, Sinner entered as the top seed and lost to Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals after a medical timeout.
2024: Sinner's Achievements in 2024
In 2024, Jannik Sinner achieved the year-end No. 1 world ranking, won the ATP Finals, secured two Australian Open titles, one Wimbledon Championship, and one US Open. He also led Italy to victory in the Davis Cup.
2024: Losses to Carlos Alcaraz
In 2024, Jannik Sinner lost all three matches against Carlos Alcaraz, including their third meeting at the China Open and the French Open semifinal in five sets.
2024: Australian Open Final win against Daniil Medvedev
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won against Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open final in five sets to claim his first major title, but lost in the Wimbledon quarterfinals and won the US Open quarterfinal.
2024: Australian Open Semifinal and Shanghai Masters Final wins against Novak Djokovic
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open semifinal in four sets and at the Shanghai Masters final in straight sets.
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 help raise awareness about sun protection.
2024: Miami Open Win and Ranking
In 2024, Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final of the Miami Open 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.
2024: Reaching World Number 1
In June 2024, following Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the French Open, Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time, becoming the first Italian to hold the top position in the rankings.
2024: ATP Finals Win
In November 2024, Sinner won the season's ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, by defeating Fritz without dropping a set. He is the first Italian player ever to win the title.
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: Return to tournament play at the Italian Open and reaching the final
In May 2025, Jannik Sinner played his first tournament since his suspension at the Italian Open, where he reached the final, becoming the first Italian man to do so since 1978. He was then defeated in the final by Carlos Alcaraz.
July 2025: Reappointment of Umberto Ferrara
On 23 July 2025, Jannik Sinner announced that he had reappointed his former fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach with immediate effect.
August 2025: Global Brand Ambassador for Explora Journeys
In August 2025, Jannik Sinner was named a global brand ambassador for the Explora Journeys.
2025: Defending Australian Open Champion
Entering the 2025 Australian Open as the defending champion, Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in straight sets to successfully defend his title in the championship match on 26 January.
2025: Italian Open Final and Major Finals against Carlos Alcaraz
In 2025, Jannik Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the Italian Open final, lost in five sets at the French Open despite winning the first two, and won at Wimbledon in four sets, dethroning Alcaraz.
2025: French Open and Wimbledon Semifinal wins against Novak Djokovic
In 2025, Jannik Sinner won against Novak Djokovic at the semifinals of the French Open and Wimbledon, both times in straight sets.
2025: Sinner's 2025 Season Highlights
In 2025, Sinner defended his Australian Open title, was suspended for three months, finished runner-up at the French Open, and won Wimbledon.
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