Jannik Sinner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jannik Sinner. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jannik Sinner is a highly accomplished Italian professional tennis player, currently ranked world No. 1 by the ATP. He is the first Italian to achieve this top ranking. Sinner has secured 19 ATP singles titles, including major victories at the 2024 Australian Open, 2024 US Open, and 2025 Australian Open. His achievements also encompass the 2024 ATP Finals and four Masters 1000 titles. Sinner played a pivotal role in leading Italy to Davis Cup victories in both 2023 and 2024, solidifying his status as a dominant force in men's tennis.

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

1976: Winning Davis Cup Title

In 1976, Italy won the Davis Cup title. In 2023, Jannik Sinner helped Italy clinch the Davis Cup title for the second time after 47 years since 1976.

1998: Reaching Davis Cup Final

In 1998, Italy reached the Davis Cup final. Jannik Sinner played a key role in helping Italy reach the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1998.

2000: Youngest to Win ATP Finals on Debut

In November 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to win an ATP Finals match on debut since Lleyton Hewitt in Lisbon in 2000.

2003: Youngest in Top 80 Since Nadal

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.

2008: Youngest to win ATP title since Nishikori

After a semifinal at the Cologne Championship, Sinner closed out the 2020 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.

2008: National Championship in Giant Slalom

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

2011: First Alternate to Win a Match

In November 2021, Jannik Sinner became the first alternate to win a match since Janko Tipsarević in London in 2011.

February 2019: First ATP Challenger Title

In February 2019, at the age of 17, Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo, becoming the youngest Italian to win a Challenger title in history.

2019: Top 100 Ranking, Next Gen ATP Finals Win, ATP Newcomer of the Year

In 2019, Jannik Sinner broke into the top 100, won the Next Generation ATP Finals, and received the ATP Newcomer of the Year award.

2019: European Open Semifinal and Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Jannik Sinner reached the European Open semifinal, defeating Gaël Monfils, and broke into the top 100 for the first time, later qualifying for the Next Gen ATP Finals.

2020: First Grand Slam Win and Top 10 Victory

In 2020, Jannik Sinner recorded his first Grand Slam main draw match win at the Australian Open and earned his first top 10 victory against David Goffin at the Rotterdam Open.

August 2021: Citi Open Title and Top 15 Ranking

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. As a result, he entered the top 15 in the ATP rankings on August 9, 2021.

November 2021: ATP Finals Debut and Top 10 Ranking

In November 2021, Jannik Sinner entered the ATP Finals as an alternate, won his debut match against Hubert Hurkacz, and re-entered the top 10 in the rankings, finishing the year at world No. 10 on November 22, 2021.

2021: ATP 500 Champion and Top 10 Ranking

In 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest ATP 500 champion at the Washington Open and entered the top 10 in rankings.

2021: Title Defense at Sofia Open 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.

October 2022: Title in Naples

Sinner won his seventh title at 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.

2023: ATP Awards, Davis Cup Win

In 2023, Jannik Sinner had a successful year, marked by winning all of his round-robin matches at the ATP Finals, debuting in the Davis Cup, defeating Novak Djokovic, and ultimately leading Italy to win the Davis Cup after 47 years. Sinner was awarded the Most Improved Player of the Year award and voted the Fans' Favorite at the 2023 ATP Awards, while his coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, won the Coach of the Year award. Sinner also received the award for Best Tennis Player at the Supertennis Awards.

2023: Davis Cup Crown

In 2023, Jannik Sinner led Italy to win the Davis Cup.

2023: First Win Against Djokovic at ATP Finals

In 2023, Jannik Sinner secured his first victory against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals. Despite this win, Djokovic won the final match of the 2023 ATP Finals.

2023: First Masters 1000 Title and Davis Cup

In 2023, Jannik Sinner won his first Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open and led Italy to the Davis Cup crown.

June 2024: Honorary Citizenship of Sexten

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

2024: Victories Against Djokovic at Australian Open and Shanghai Masters

In 2024, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinal in four sets. He also won the 2024 Shanghai Masters final against Djokovic in straight sets.

2024: Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Time 100 Next Lists

In 2024, Jannik Sinner was named on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list and Time's Time 100 Next list.

2024: Australian Open, US Open, ATP Finals and Davis Cup Titles

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open, US Open, the ATP Finals and led Italy to the Davis Cup crown.

2024: Australian Open, US Open, and ATP Finals Wins

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open, the US Open, and the ATP Finals, finishing the year as world No. 1.

2024: Davis Cup Victory and Season Record

In 2024, Sinner ended the season by defeating Tallon Griekspoor in the Davis Cup final, securing Italy's second consecutive title. He completed the entire season without a single straight-set defeat, becoming only the second man in the Open Era (Federer in 2005) to achieve this over a full year.

2024: Year-End No. 1 and ATP Finals Win

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. It was the first time since Ivan Lendl in 1986 in which a player won the trophy without losing any set, and the first time ever in which an Italian player won the title.

2024: Miami Open Win and Ranking

In 2024, Sinner won the Miami Open, marking his second Master’s 1000 title. As a result, he climbed to a career high ranking of No. 2 in the world, setting a new Italian record. He improved his 2024 ATP match record to 22–1.