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's the first Italian to achieve this top ranking. Sinner has secured 20 ATP Tour–level singles titles. His major wins include two Australian Open titles, one Wimbledon Championship, and one US Open title. He was also instrumental in leading Italy to victory in the 2023 and 2024 Davis Cup.
1976: Panatta's French Open Final
In 1976, Adriano Panatta reached the French Open final; Sinner became the third man after Panatta at the 1976 French Open and Matteo Berrettini at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, to reach a major final in the Open Era.
1978: Panatta's Italian Open Final
In 1978, Sinner's reaching of the Italian Open final was the first for an Italian man since Adriano Panatta in 1978.
1978: Most Wins For A Season
In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his 55th win, surpassing Corrado Barazzutti's 54 mark in 1978, becoming the Italian man with the most wins for a season in the Open Era.
1986: Ivan Lendl's ATP Finals Win
In 1986, Sinner's 2024 ATP Finals victory was the first time since Ivan Lendl in 1986 in which a player won the trophy without losing any set.
1998: Italy Reaches Davis Cup Final
In 1998, Jannik Sinner helped Italy reach the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1998, teaming up with Lorenzo Sonego to defeat Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic.
2000: Youngest ATP Finals Match Winner
In November 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt in 2000.
2001: Hewitt Wins Debut Event
In 2001, Sinner became the first male player since Lleyton Hewitt, in 2001, to win his debut event as a major champion.
2001: First Born in 2001 to Reach Challenger Final
In February 2019, Jannik Sinner became the first person born in 2001 to reach a Challenger final.
2003: Youngest Player in Year-End Top 80
In 2019, 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 and received the Gazzetta Sport Award.
2005: Federer's Open Era Achievement
In 2005, Sinner completed the entire 2024 season without a single straight-set defeat, becoming only the second man in the Open Era (Federer in 2005) to achieve this feat over a full year.
2005: First Debut Quarterfinalist at French Open
In 2020, Jannik Sinner became the first to make the quarterfinals on debut at the French Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2005: Youngest to Win Back-to-Back ATP Titles
In 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2006: Youngest Quarterfinalist at French Open
In 2020, Jannik Sinner became the youngest quarterfinalist at the French Open since Novak Djokovic in 2006.
2007: Youngest to Reach Quarterfinals of All Majors
In 2022, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four major tournaments since Novak Djokovic in 2007.
2008: Youngest ATP Champion
In 2020, Jannik Sinner won the Sofia Open, becoming the youngest Italian tour-level champion in the Open Era and the youngest player overall to win an ATP title since Kei Nishikori in 2008.
2009: Youngest ATP 500 Champion
In August 2021, Jannik Sinner was the youngest ATP 500 champion since the category was created in 2009, winning the Citi Open in Washington, D.C.
2011: Djokovic's Davis Cup Singles Defeat
In 2011, Sinner became the first player to defeat Novak Djokovic in a Davis Cup singles match since Juan Martín del Potro.
2011: First Alternate to Win Match
In November 2021, Jannik Sinner became the first alternate to win a match at the ATP Finals since Janko Tipsarević in 2011.
2017: Transition to Professional Tour
Following the end of 2017, Jannik Sinner transitioned mainly to the professional tour after limited success as a junior.
2018: Junior Event Quarterfinal
In 2018, Jannik Sinner reached a quarterfinal in a junior event, which was the only junior event he played that year.
2018: Djokovic's Loss at Australian Open
In 2018, Sinner's victory over Djokovic was the latter's first defeat at the Australian Open since 2018.
2018: Start 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.
February 2019: First ATP Challenger Title
In February 2019, at the age of 17 years and 6 months, Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo, becoming the youngest Italian to achieve this. He rose to No. 324 in ATP rankings.
2019: Strong Finish to the Season
In 2019, Jannik Sinner reached an ATP semifinal at the European Open, defeating Gaël Monfils. He broke into the top 100 and qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals, winning his round robin group.
2019: 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: Signed 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: Launched mental health initiative
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, 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.
2020: Australian Open and Rotterdam Open
In 2020, Jannik Sinner made the second round of the Australian Open and earned his first top 10 victory against David Goffin at the Rotterdam Open.
2020: Signed sponsorship contracts with Rolex and Alfa Romeo
In 2020, Jannik Sinner, at eighteen years old, signed a global ambassador contract with Rolex. Later in October 2020, he signed a sponsorship contract with Alfa Romeo.
August 2021: Citi Open Win
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, and the youngest ATP 500 champion since 2009.
November 2021: ATP Finals Debut
In November 2021, Jannik Sinner entered the ATP Finals in Turin as an alternate, defeating Hubert Hurkacz. He finished the year at world No. 10.
2021: First encounter with Novak Djokovic at Monte-Carlo Masters
In 2021, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic first played against each other at the Monte-Carlo Masters. Djokovic won the match.
2021: Signed with Intesa Sanpaolo
In 2021, Jannik Sinner signed a sponsorship deal with Intesa Sanpaolo, expanding his endorsement portfolio.
2021: Sofia Open Title Defence and European Open Win
In 2021, Jannik Sinner successfully defended his title at the Sofia Open, and won the European Open, becoming the youngest man to win five ATP titles since Novak Djokovic.
2021: Berrettini's Wimbledon Championships Final
In 2021, Matteo Berrettini reached the Wimbledon Championships final; Sinner became the third man after Adriano Panatta at the 1976 French Open and Matteo Berrettini at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, to reach a major final in the Open Era.
February 2022: Started training with Simone Vagnozzi and Umberto Ferrara
In February 2022, Jannik Sinner ended his collaboration with Piatti and began training with Simone Vagnozzi as head coach, Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach, and a new physiotherapist.
July 2022: Darren Cahill joined Sinner's team as coach
In July 2022, Darren Cahill officially joined Jannik Sinner's team as a coach. Sinner also uses Formula Medicine, an Italian mental training program developed for Formula 1 drivers.
October 2022: Last Player To Win A Tour-Level Title
In February 2023, Jannik Sinner won 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: Wimbledon Championships Quarterfinal
At the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Jannik Sinner recorded his first win and reached his third career major quarterfinal, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in five sets.
2022: Became the face of the '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. He later visited the research laboratories at The Candiolo Cancer Institute.
2022: Signed with Nike, 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: Nadal Wins Australian Open
In 2022, Sinner's 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.
2023: Davis Cup Crown
2023: Partnership with Formula 1
In 2023, Jannik Sinner partnered with Formula 1 to attract a younger and more diverse audience to the motorsport.
2023: First win against Novak Djokovic in ATP Finals
In 2023, Jannik Sinner secured his first victory against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals. Djokovic, however, won the final of the 2023 ATP Finals.
2023: Sinner Disrupts Medvedev's Winning Streak
In 2023, Sinner disrupted Medvedev's winning streak by winning the next five matches, and eventually leveling the head-to-head.
2023: China Open 2023
In 2023, prior to his semifinal defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner had won 36 of his previous 38 matches, dating back to the 2023 China Open.
2023: Hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist
In early 2023, Jannik Sinner hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist, adding to his support staff.
August 2024: Sinner Parts Ways with Fitness Coach and Physio
In August 2024, Sinner announced that he had parted ways with his fitness coach Umberto Ferrara and physio Giacomo Naldi.
September 2024: Replaced 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. He also works with osteopath Andrea Cipolla.
September 2024: Announced as ambassador for the 2026 Winter Olympics volunteer program
In September 2024, Jannik Sinner was announced as the ambassador for the 2026 Winter Olympics volunteer program.
2024: Australian Open Win
At the 2024 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev to win his first major title.
2024: 2024 BNP Paribas Open
In 2024 at the BNP Paribas Open, Sinner recorded his 17th consecutive match win, the longest ATP level streak for an Italian player in the Open Era. He extended this to 19 consecutive wins by defeating Jiří Lehečka in the quarterfinal.
2024: Davis Cup Crown
2024: Received highest prize money in ATP history
In 2024, Jannik Sinner received $4,881,500 in total prize money, marking the highest amount in ATP history for a single year.
2024: Victories in Australian Open and Shanghai Masters against Djokovic
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won against Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinal in four sets and in the Shanghai Masters final in straight sets.
2024: Appointed as global 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: Sinner Wins 2024 Miami Open
In 2024, Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final to win his second Master's 1000 title at the Miami Open. He climbed to a career high ranking of No. 2 in the world and improved his 2024 ATP match record to 22–1.
2024: Sinner Wins Davis Cup Final and Completes Season Without Straight-Set Defeat
In 2024, Sinner ended the season by defeating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor in the Davis Cup final, to win Italy's second consecutive title. He completed the entire season without a single straight-set defeat.
2024: Sinner-Medvedev High-Profile Matches
In 2024, Sinner played a number of high-profile matches with Daniil Medvedev, most notably the Australian Open final (won by Sinner), the Wimbledon quarterfinals (won by Medvedev), and the US Open quarterfinal (won by Sinner).
2024: Sinner Reaches 2024 China Open Final
In 2024, Sinner reached the final of the China Open, defeating Nicolas Jarry, Roman Safiullin, Jiří Lehečka, and Yunchaokete Bu before losing to Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.
2024: Sinner Year-End World No.1, wins ATP Finals and Shanghai Masters
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.
2024: Sinner Wins 2024 Halle Open and Wimbledon Championships
In 2024, Sinner won the Halle Open, becoming the eighth male player to win his debut tournament as world No. 1. His 2024 match record improved to 38–3. At the Wimbledon Championships, he lost to Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals.
2024: Sinner Becomes World No. 1
In 2024, after Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open, Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time on June 10, making him the first Italian to hold the top position in the rankings. He lost in the semifinal to Alcaraz in five sets.
April 2025: Launched Jannik Sinner Foundation
In April 2025, Jannik Sinner announced the launch of the Jannik Sinner Foundation, a non-profit organization with the aim of empowering children around the globe through education and sports.
May 2025: Sinner Reaches Italian Open Final
In May 2025, Sinner played his first tournament since his ban at the Italian Open, where he reached the final. He lost the final to Carlos Alcaraz.
July 2025: Reappointed Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach
On July 23, 2025, Jannik Sinner announced the reappointment of Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach, effective immediately.
2025: Sinner-Alcaraz Matches
In 2025, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced each other for the first time at the Italian Open final with Sinner losing in straight sets. They then played each other in major finals for the first time, with Alcaraz winning at the French Open and Sinner winning at Wimbledon.
2025: Consecutive wins against Djokovic at French Open and Wimbledon
In 2025, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semifinals of both the French Open and Wimbledon.
2025: Australian Open Title Defence and Wimbledon Win
In 2025, Jannik Sinner successfully defended his title at the Australian Open and won Wimbledon over Carlos Alcaraz in the final, becoming the first Italian to win the title.
2025: Sinner Defends Australian Open Title
In 2025, Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title, defeating Alexander Zverev in the championship match on January 26.
2026: Jannik Sinner as ambassador for the 2026 Winter Olympics volunteer program
In September 2024, Jannik Sinner was announced as the ambassador for the 2026 Winter Olympics volunteer program.
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