History of Jannik Sinner in Timeline
Jannik Sinner is a highly accomplished Italian professional tennis player, currently ranked world No. 1. He finished as the year-end No. 1 in 2024. His career highlights include winning 26 ATP Tour-level singles titles, featuring four majors, seven Masters 1000 events, and two ATP Finals titles. Sinner also played a pivotal role in Italy's consecutive Davis Cup victories in 2023 and 2024.
1978: Most Wins for an Italian in a Season
In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his 55th win and became the first Italian man with the most wins for a season in the Open Era, surpassing Corrado Barazzutti's 54 mark in 1978.
1978: Adriano Panatta in 1978.
In May 2025, Sinner became the first Italian man to reach the final of the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta in 1978.
1986: Ivan Lendl won the trophy
In 1986 Ivan Lendl won the trophy without losing any set.
1998: Birth of Adopted Brother
In 1998, Mark, Jannik Sinner's older adopted brother, was born in Russia.
2000: Youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt
Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt in Lisbon in 2000
August 2001: Jannik Sinner's Birth
In August 2001, Jannik Sinner was born in Innichen, South Tyrol, Italy, to Hanspeter and Siglinde Sinner.
2001: First person 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 Top 80 since Rafael Nadal
Jannik Sinner finished 2019 at world No. 78 and was the youngest player in the year-end top 80 since Rafael Nadal in 2003. He was also named ATP Newcomer of the Year.
2005: First to make Quarterfinals on debut since Rafael Nadal
In 2020, Jannik Sinner became the first to make the Quarterfinals on debut since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2005: Youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal
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
In 2020, Jannik Sinner became the youngest quarterfinalist at the French Open since Novak Djokovic in 2006.
2007: Youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four major tournaments since Novak Djokovic
In the 2022 US Open Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match lasting 5 hours and 15 minutes after defeating Ilya Ivashka to reach the quarterfinals for the first time at this Major. He became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four major tournaments since Novak Djokovic in 2007–08.
2008: Youngest Player to win ATP Title since Kei Nishikori
After a semifinal at the Cologne Championship, Jannik Sinner won the Sofia Open in 2020 for his first ATP title and was the youngest player to win an ATP title since Kei Nishikori in 2008.
2008: National Championship in Giant Slalom
In 2008, at age seven, Jannik Sinner won a national championship in giant slalom.
2009: Youngest ATP 500 and first teen champion since the category was created
Jannik Sinner was the youngest ATP 500 and first teen champion since the category was created in 2009.
2011: First alternate to win a match since Janko Tipsarević
Jannik Sinner became the first alternate to win a match since Janko Tipsarević in London in 2011
2012: National Runner-Up in Skiing
In 2012, at age 11, Jannik Sinner became a national runner-up in skiing.
2015: Sinner compared to Djokovic
In 2026, it was noted that Sinner was the first to win all of the first three Masters 1000 events of the season since Djokovic in 2015.
2017: Moved to professional tour
Following the end of 2017 Jannik Sinner moved mainly to the professional tour after having limited success on the ITF Junior Circuit.
2017: Opening round loss at Italy's Grade A tournament
In 2017, Jannik Sinner had an opening round loss at Italy's Grade A tournament.
2018: Quarterfinal at Junior Event
In 2018, Jannik Sinner reached the quarterfinal in a junior event.
2018: Began Playing 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, Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo at 17 years old. He became the youngest Italian to win a Challenger title.
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 in rankings. He also qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals.
2019: Next Generation ATP Finals win and ATP Newcomer of the Year award
In 2019, Jannik Sinner won the Next Generation ATP Finals and was named the ATP Newcomer of the Year.
2019: Signed 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: Launched mental health initiative
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jannik Sinner launched "What's Kept You Moving", a mental health initiative.
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: Signed with Rolex and Alfa Romeo
In 2020, Jannik Sinner signed a global ambassador contract with Rolex and a sponsorship contract with Alfa Romeo.
2020: Started relationship with Maria Braccini
Jannik Sinner was in a relationship with Italian model Maria Braccini from 2020 to 2024.
2020: Sofia Open Win
Late in 2020, Sinner won the Sofia Open for his first ATP title, defeating Vasek Pospisil in the final.
2020: Beginnings of Sinner-Medvedev Rivalry
Since 2020, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev have met 16 times, with Sinner leading the rivalry 9–7. Medvedev initially won their first six matches.
August 2021: Citi Open Win and Top 15 Ranking
In August 2021, Jannik Sinner won the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., his third title and first ATP 500 title. He entered the top 15 in the ATP rankings.
November 2021: ATP Finals Debut
In November 2021, Jannik Sinner participated in the ATP Finals in Turin as an alternate, winning his debut match and re-entering the top 10 in rankings. He finished the year at world No. 10.
2021: First Encounter with Djokovic
In 2021, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic had their first encounter at the Monte-Carlo Masters.
2021: Sofia Open Title Defense and Fifth ATP Title
In 2021, Jannik Sinner defended his title at the Sofia Open and won his fifth ATP title at the European Open. He became the youngest man to win five ATP titles since Novak Djokovic.
2021: Signed with Intesa Sanpaolo
In 2021, Jannik Sinner signed with Intesa Sanpaolo.
2021: Second ATP Title and Winning Streak
In 2021, Jannik Sinner won his second ATP title at the Great Ocean Road Open, defeating Karen Khachanov. He also became the youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
2021: First Doubles Title
In 2021, Jannik Sinner, partnering with Reilly Opelka, won his first doubles title at the Atlanta Open.
2021: Beginnings of Sinner-Alcaraz Rivalry
Since 2021, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have faced each other 17 times, with Sinner trailing the rivalry 7–10. Their rivalry has been described as "potentially era-defining".
February 2022: Changed Coaches
In February 2022, Jannik Sinner ended his collaboration with Piatti and his team, and began to train with Simone Vagnozzi, Umberto Ferrara, and a physiotherapist.
July 2022: Darren Cahill joined Sinner's Team
In July 2022, coach Darren Cahill officially joined Jannik Sinner's team.
July 2022: Sinner's first clay court
July 2022 was the first time since July 2022.
October 2022: Lorenzo Musetti Won Title
In October 2022, Lorenzo Musetti won the title in Naples.
2022: Became the face of cancer research initiative
In 2022, Jannik Sinner became the face of the "An Ace for Research" initiative for cancer research.
2022: Hosted "Breaking Points" video series
In 2022, Jannik Sinner hosted Breaking Points, a video series created by GQ where he interviewed sports icons about mental health.
2022: US Open quarterfinal loss
In 2022, Jannik Sinner lost the US Open quarterfinal to Carlos Alcaraz in five sets after holding a match point.
2022: Released a tennis manual for children
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: Signed with Nike, Gucci, and Lavazza
In 2022, Jannik Sinner signed a sponsorship contract with Nike and became the face of Gucci and Lavazza.
2022: Ventured into the investment world
In 2022, Jannik Sinner ventured into the investment world, diversifying his assets through four different companies registered in Monte Carlo.
2022: Rafael Nadal also beat Medvedev in 2022.
In 2022, Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev to win the Australian Open.
2022: First time Sinner faced Alcaraz
This was the first time Sinner faced Alcaraz on grass in 2022.
2023: Australian Open Fourth Round
At the 2023 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner lost in the 4th round to eventual runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in 5 sets.
2023: China Open
Dating back to the 2023 China Open, Sinner had won 36 of his previous 38 matches prior to his semifinal defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.
2023: Broke Wimbledon dress code with Gucci bag
During the 2023 Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner carried a Gucci duffel bag, breaking Wimbledon's all-white dress code, prompting media coverage.
2023: Davis Cup Title
2023: First win against Djokovic
In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his first win against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals.
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: Most Improved Player of the Year award and Fans' Favorite at the 2023 ATP Awards
In 2023, Jannik Sinner was awarded the Most Improved Player of the Year award and voted the Fans' Favorite at the ATP Awards. His coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, won the Coach of the Year award. He also received the award for Best Tennis Player at the Supertennis Awards.
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.
2023: First Masters 1000 Title
In 2023, Jannik Sinner won his first Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open and finished as runner-up at the ATP Finals.
2023: Miami semifinal win
In 2023, Jannik Sinner won the Miami semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz.
2023: Hired Giacomo Naldi as physiotherapist
In early 2023, Jannik Sinner hired Giacomo Naldi as his personal physiotherapist.
2023: Sinner disrupts Medvedev's winning streak
In late 2023, Jannik Sinner disrupted Daniil Medvedev's winning streak by winning the next five matches, eventually leveling the head-to-head record.
March 2024: Independent tribunal announced Sinner had tested positive for clostebol
On 20 August, an independent tribunal announced that Sinner had tested positive, twice, for the banned substance clostebol in tests from March 2024. Sinner bore "no fault or negligence" and no period of ineligibility would apply, but that he would forfeit prize money and ranking points earned at the Indian Wells tournament held in March. The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the decision.
May 2024: Book "Diventare Sinner" was published
On May 15, 2024, the book Diventare Sinner, written by Enzo Anderloni, Michelangelo Dell'Edera and Alessandro Mastroluca in collaboration with the Italian Tennis Federation, was published by Giunti Editore. It follows Sinner's evolution from a junior ski champion to a professional tennis player.
June 2024: Started dating Anna Kalinskaya
Beginning in June 2024, Jannik Sinner was dating Russian tennis pro Anna Kalinskaya.
June 2024: Received honorary citizenship of Sexten
In June 2024, Jannik Sinner received honorary citizenship of Sexten where he grew up.
July 2024: Withdrawal from the 2024 Summer Olympics
On 24 July 2024, Sinner announced he would not participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics due to tonsillitis.
August 2024: Parting 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: Hired new trainers and physiotherapist
In September 2024, Jannik Sinner replaced Ferrara and Naldi with Marco Panichi and Ulises Badio and also works with osteopath Andrea Cipolla.
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: Became world No. 1 for the first time on 10 June
After Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 French Open on 4 June and following the conclusion of the tournament, Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time on 10 June, becoming the first Italian to hold the top position in the rankings. Sinner lost in the semifinal to Alcaraz in five sets.
2024: Confirmed as year-end world No.1 and Shanghai Masters Champion
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 went on to win the championship against Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win his third Masters 1000 title of the year, becoming the tournament's youngest-ever champion, and seventh overall title of 2024. In November, Sinner won the season's ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, by defeating Fritz.
2024: Victory over Jan-Lennard Struff
At the 2024 BNP Paribas Open, Sinner recorded his 17th consecutive match win with a victory over 25th seed Jan-Lennard Struff.
2024: 2024 China Open
At the 2024 China Open, Sinner reached the final of the tournament, which he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.
2024: Victory at the 2024 Halle Open
At the 2024 Halle Open, Sinner won his debut tournament as world No. 1, becoming just the eighth male player to achieve this feat. Sinner improved his 2024 match record to 38–3. At the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, Sinner entered as the top seed in a major for the first time.
2024: Sinner tested positive for clostebol
For his 2024 positive test for clostebol, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced in February 2025 they entered a "case resolution agreement" with Sinner. WADA accepted the cause and explanation of the positive test but stated "an athlete bears responsibility for the entourage's negligence".
2024: Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Time 100 Next lists
In 2024, Forbes named Jannik Sinner on their 30 Under 30 Europe list, and Time named him on their Time 100 Next list.
2024: Notable matches against Djokovic in 2024
In 2024, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic played notable matches, including the Australian Open semifinal, which Sinner won, and the Shanghai Masters final, which Sinner also won.
2024: Matches against Medvedev in 2024
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev in five sets. They met again at the Wimbledon quarterfinals, which Medvedev won, and the US Open quarterfinal, which Sinner won.
2024: Australian Open, US Open and ATP Finals Victory and No. 1 Ranking
In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open, defeating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. He went on to win the US Open and the ATP Finals, finishing the year as world No. 1.
2024: Became Advocate for La-Roche Posay
In 2024, L’Oréal’s skincare brand La-Roche Posay appointed Jannik Sinner as their global brand advocate.
2024: Did not make consecutive finals
In 2026, it was noted that the Qatar ExxonMobil Open defeat was the first time since 2024 that Sinner had not made consecutive finals in two tournaments.
2024: Australian Open Grand Slam
Sinner became the first man to win a Grand Slam final in 5 sets after being down 0–2 sets (2024 Australian Open) and lose a Grand Slam final in 5 sets after being up 2–0 sets.
2024: Davis Cup final 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: Sinner won his second major at the 2024 US Open
Sinner won his second major at the 2024 US Open, defeating 5th seed Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals, getting revenge for his previous Wimbledon loss, 25th seed Jack Draper in the semifinals, and 12th seed Taylor Fritz in the final. At the post-match ceremony, Sinner dedicated his win to his aunt. At age 23, Sinner became the youngest man ever to win both hard-court majors in the same year.
February 2025: WADA announced "case resolution agreement" with Sinner
In February 2025, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced they entered a "case resolution agreement" with Sinner for his 2024 positive test for clostebol.
February 2025: Settlement reached in doping case
In February 2025, the appeal regarding Sinner's positive drug tests reached a settlement under which the positive drug tests were determined to be due to inadvertent contamination and Sinner was suspended for three months. The overall process was criticized by some active and former players.
April 2025: Launched the 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 being ineligible from tennis competition from 9 February to 4 May 2025
A three-month suspension was handed down with Sinner being ineligible from tennis competition from 9 February to 4 May 2025.
May 2025: Broke up with Anna Kalinskaya
In May 2025, Jannik Sinner confirmed he and Anna Kalinskaya had broken up. He is currently in a relationship with Laila Hasanovic.
May 2025: Met with Pope Leo XIV
In May 2025, Jannik Sinner met with Pope Leo XIV, who is an avid tennis fan.
May 2025: Played first tournament at the Italian Open
In May 2025, Sinner played his first tournament since his suspension at the Italian Open, where he reached the final. He became the first Italian man to reach the final of the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta in 1978.
July 2025: Reappointed Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach
On July 23, 2025, Jannik Sinner announced that he had reappointed his former fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach with immediate effect.
August 2025: Named Global Brand Ambassador for Explora Journeys
In August 2025, Jannik Sinner was named a global brand ambassador for Explora Journeys.
2025: Retained the ATP Finals title
At the 2025 ATP Finals, Sinner beat Alcaraz in two sets to retain the title, ending the year ranked number two while Alcaraz was number one.
2025: Defending Champion at the Australian Open
Entering the 2025 Australian Open as the defending champion, Sinner won the championship match on 26 January after defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to successfully defend his title.
2025: Matches against Alcaraz in 2025
In 2025, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced each other at the Italian Open final, with Sinner losing in straight sets. They played major finals, with Sinner losing at the French Open, winning at Wimbledon, and losing at the US Open, with each holding two Grand Slam titles for the year.
2025: Australian Open Title Defense and Wimbledon Win
In 2025, Jannik Sinner defended his title at the Australian Open. He also won his fourth major title at Wimbledon and his second consecutive ATP Finals, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
2025: Featured in an Andrea Bocelli single
In 2025, Jannik Sinner was featured in an Andrea Bocelli single in a spoken word role.
2025: Semifinal wins against Djokovic
In 2025, Jannik Sinner won both the French Open and Wimbledon semifinals against Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
2026: Australian Open semi-final defeat
At the 2026 Australian Open semi-final, Djokovic won in five sets, ending his losing streak against Sinner.
2026: Participated in the Australian Open and Qatar ExxonMobil Open
In 2026, Jannik Sinner participated in the Australian Open as the defending two-time champion, reaching the semifinals where he lost to Novak Djokovic in five sets. He then played at the 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open, reaching the quarterfinals but suffered a defeat to Jakub Menšík, marking the first time since 2024 that he had not reached consecutive finals in two tournaments.
2026: Won Indian Wells title and completed the Sunshine Double
In 2026, Jannik Sinner won his maiden Indian Wells title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final without losing a set, becoming the first man to win consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments without dropping a set. He became the third male player to win all hard-court Big Titles and the youngest to do so at 24. At the 2026 Miami Open, Sinner defeated Jiří Lehečka to complete the Sunshine Double without losing a set. At the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters he extended his streak to 37 consecutive sets won in ATP 1000 tournaments.
2026: 2026 Winter Olympics
In September 2024, Sinner was announced as the ambassador for the 2026 Winter Olympics volunteer program.
2026: Through the 2026 Australian Open
The information is current through the 2026 Australian Open.
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