Early Life and Education of Jannik Sinner: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Jannik Sinner, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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.

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

1998: Birth of Adopted Brother Mark

In 1998, Mark, Jannik Sinner's older adopted brother, was born in Russia.

August 2001: Jannik Sinner's Birth

On August 16, 2001, Jannik Sinner was born in Innichen, Italy, to Hanspeter and Siglinde Sinner.

2008: National Championship in Giant Slalom

In 2008, at age seven, Jannik Sinner won a national championship in giant slalom.

2012: National Runner-Up

In 2012, at age 11, Jannik Sinner became a national runner-up in skiing.

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: Relationship with Maria Braccini Begins

In 2020, Jannik Sinner began a relationship with Italian model Maria Braccini.

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: Hosts Breaking Points

In 2022, Jannik Sinner hosted Breaking Points, a video series created by GQ where he interviewed sports icons about mental health.

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: Ventures into the Investment World

In 2022, Jannik Sinner ventured into the investment world, diversifying his assets through four different companies registered in Monte Carlo, including a real estate company owning properties in Milan.

2023: Gucci Bag at Wimbledon

During the 2023 Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner entered Centre Court carrying a monogrammed beige leather Gucci duffel bag, which broke Wimbledon's all-white dress code, prompting worldwide media coverage.

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2023: Featured in GQ’s A Hero’s Journey

In 2023, Jannik Sinner was featured in GQ’s short film series A Hero’s Journey, released also as a podcast.

May 2024: Publication of 'Diventare Sinner'

On May 15, 2024, a book titled Diventare Sinner, written by Enzo Anderloni, Michelangelo Dell'Edera and Alessandro Mastroluca in collaboration with the Italian Tennis Federation, was published by Giunti Editore.

Diventare Sinner (Italian Edition)

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June 2024: Relationship with Anna Kalinskaya Begins

Beginning in June 2024, Jannik Sinner started a relationship with Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya.

June 2024: Honorary Citizenship of Sexten

In June 2024, Jannik Sinner received honorary citizenship of Sexten, where he grew up.

August 2024: Parting ways with coach and physio

In August 2024, Jannik Sinner announced that he had parted ways with his fitness coach Umberto Ferrara and physio Giacomo Naldi.

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: Forbes 30 Under 30 and Time 100 Next

In 2024, Forbes named Jannik Sinner on their 30 Under 30 Europe list, and Time named him on their Time 100 Next list.

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.