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, a historic first for Italy. He has secured 19 ATP singles titles, including major wins at the 2024 and 2025 Australian Opens and the 2024 US Open. Furthermore, Sinner triumphed at the 2024 ATP Finals and has claimed four Masters 1000 titles. He also played a pivotal role in leading Italy to victory in the 2023 and 2024 Davis Cups.

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

2008: Wins National Championship in Giant Slalom

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

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 and rising to No. 324 in ATP rankings.

2019: Breaks into Top 100, Wins Next Generation ATP Finals, 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: Breaks into Top 100 and Qualifies for Next Gen ATP Finals

In 2019, Jannik Sinner had a strong finish to the season, becoming the youngest player in five years to reach an ATP semifinal at the European Open and qualifying for the Next Gen ATP Finals.

2020: First Grand Slam Win and Top 10 Victory

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

August 2021: Wins Citi Open

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.

2021: Youngest ATP 500 Champion

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

2021: Defends Sofia Open Title and Wins European Open

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: Wins Second ATP Title

In 2021, Jannik Sinner won his second career ATP title at the Great Ocean Road Open, defeating Karen Khachanov, and became the youngest to win back-to-back ATP titles since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

2023: Italy Wins Davis Cup

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

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 2023 ATP Awards. 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: Wins First Masters 1000 Title

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

2024: World No. 1 Ranking

After Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 French Open on June 4th, Jannik Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time on June 10th. He became the first Italian player (male or female) to hold the top position in the rankings.

2024: ATP Finals and Year-End No.1

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. He then won the championship against Novak Djokovic to win his third Masters 1000 title of the year and went on to win the season's ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, by defeating Fritz.

2024: Halle Open Title

At the 2024 Halle Open, Jannik Sinner defeated Tallon Griekspoor, Fábián Marozsán, Jan-Lennard Struff, Zhang Zhizhen, and Hubert Hurkacz to win 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.

2024: Wins Australian and US Open, ATP Finals and Leads Italy to Davis Cup

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

2024: Wins Australian Open and Becomes World No. 1

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open, defeating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, and subsequently won three Masters 1000 events, the US Open, and the ATP Finals, finishing the year as the world No. 1.

2024: Davis Cup Victory

Jannik 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.

2025: 2025 Australian Open Title

Entering the 2025 Australian Open as the defending champion, Sinner beat Nicolás Jarry, Tristan Schoolkate, Marcos Giron, Holger Rune, and Alex de Minaur on his way to the semifinals. He then defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to defend his title in the championship match on January 26, 2025.