History of Jannik Sinner in Timeline
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.
1976: Panatta's French Open Final
In 1976, Adriano Panatta reached the French Open final, being the last italian man until Sinner in 2024 to reach a grand slam final.
1978: Panatta at the Italian Open
In 1978, Adriano Panatta was the last Italian man to reach the final of the Italian Open before Sinner in 2025.
1978: Surpassing Barazzutti's Win Record
In 1978, Jannik Sinner surpassed Corrado Barazzutti's record of 54 wins in a season, becoming the Italian man with the most wins for a season in the Open Era.
1986: Lendl's ATP Finals Victory
In 1986, Ivan Lendl won the ATP Finals without losing any set, a feat matched by Sinner in 2024.
1998: Birth of Adopted Brother Mark
In 1998, Mark, Jannik Sinner's older adopted brother, was born in Russia.
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.
August 2001: Jannik Sinner's Birth
On August 16, 2001, Jannik Sinner was born in Innichen, Italy, to Hanspeter and Siglinde Sinner.
2001: Hewitt's Debut Win as Major Champion
In 2001, Lleyton Hewitt was the last male player to win his debut event as a major champion before Sinner in 2024.
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 in Year-End Top 80 Since Nadal
Jannik Sinner finished 2019 at world No. 78, becoming the youngest player in the year-end top 80 since Rafael Nadal in 2003. He was named ATP Newcomer of the Year.
2005: Federer's Season Record
In 2005, Roger Federer completed an entire season without a single straight-set defeat, a feat matched by Sinner in 2024.
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.
2008: National Championship in Giant Slalom
In 2008, at age seven, Jannik Sinner won a national championship in giant slalom.
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: Djokovic's Davis Cup Singles Loss
In 2011, Juan Martín del Potro was the last player to defeat Novak Djokovic in a Davis Cup singles match, before Sinner did so.
2011: First Alternate to win since Tipsarevic
Jannik Sinner became the first alternate to win a match since Janko Tipsarević in London in 2011.
2012: National Runner-Up
In 2012, at age 11, Jannik Sinner became a national runner-up in skiing.
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.
2017: Opening Round Loss at Grade A Tournament
In 2017, Jannik Sinner experienced an opening round loss at Italy's Grade A tournament.
2018: Quarterfinal at Junior Event
In 2018, Jannik Sinner reached the quarterfinal at a junior event, his only junior event of the year.
2018: Djokovic's Australian Open Defeat
In 2018, prior to Sinner's victory in 2024, Novak Djokovic last experienced a defeat at the Australian Open.
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: Relationship with Maria Braccini Begins
In 2020, Jannik Sinner began a relationship with Italian model Maria Braccini.
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.
2020: Success Carried From Late 2020
Jannik Sinner carried over his success from late 2020 into the start of the 2021 season.
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: Berrettini at Wimbledon
In 2021, Matteo Berrettini reached the Wimbledon Championships, being the second italian man until Sinner in 2024 to reach a grand slam final.
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: 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: New Sponsorships
In 2022, Jannik Sinner signed a $150 million sponsorship contract with Nike, and became the face of Gucci and Lavazza.
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.
2022: Nadal Wins Australian Open
In 2022, Rafael Nadal also won the Australian Open after losing the first two sets in the final against Daniil Medvedev.
2023: Australian Open Run
At the 2023 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner lost in the 4th round to Stefanos Tsitsipas in 5 sets.
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.
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: 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: 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.
March 2024: Positive drug tests
In March 2024, Sinner had prize money and ranking points earned in Indian Wells forfeited by a tribunal due to a doping rule violation after positive results for clostebol.
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.
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.
July 2024: Withdrawal from the Olympics
In July 2024, Sinner announced he would not participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics due to tonsillitis.
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: 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: 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.
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: Sinner's positive test
In 2024, Sinner had a positive test for Clostebol, leading to a case resolution agreement in February 2025.
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.
February 2025: WADA and Sinner Case Resolution
In February 2025, WADA and Sinner entered a "case resolution agreement" for his 2024 positive test for Clostebol, resulting in a three-month suspension to begin on February 9th.
February 2025: Suspension Settlement
In February 2025, the World Anti-Doping Agency reached a settlement regarding Sinner's positive drug tests, resulting in a three-month suspension.
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: Break Up with Anna Kalinskaya
In May 2025, Jannik Sinner confirmed his breakup with Anna Kalinskaya.
May 2025: Meeting with Pope Leo XIV
In May 2025, Jannik Sinner met with Pope Leo XIV, who is an avid tennis fan.
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.
May 2025: Ineligibility End Date
May 4th, 2025 marks the end of Sinner's three-month suspension due to the "case resolution agreement" for his 2024 positive test for Clostebol.
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: Featured in Andrea Bocelli Single
In 2025, Jannik Sinner was featured in an Andrea Bocelli single in a spoken word role.
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.
2025: Current Through US Open
The information provided is current through the 2025 US Open.
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