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's the first Italian to achieve this top ranking. Sinner has secured 20 ATP Tour–level singles titles. His major wins include two Australian Open titles, one Wimbledon Championship, and one US Open title. He was also instrumental in leading Italy to victory in the 2023 and 2024 Davis Cup.

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

1976: Italy Wins Davis Cup

In 1976, Jannik Sinner defeated Australian Alex de Minaur to clinch the Davis Cup title for Italy for the second time after 47 years since 1976.

1978: Panatta's Italian Open Final

In 1978, Sinner's reaching of the Italian Open final was the first for an Italian man since Adriano Panatta in 1978.

1978: Most Wins For A Season

In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his 55th win, surpassing Corrado Barazzutti's 54 mark in 1978, becoming the Italian man with the most wins for a season in the Open Era.

1986: Ivan Lendl's ATP Finals Win

In 1986, Sinner's 2024 ATP Finals victory was the first time since Ivan Lendl in 1986 in which a player won the trophy without losing any set.

1998: Italy Reaches Davis Cup Final

In 1998, Jannik Sinner helped Italy reach the Davis Cup final for the first time since 1998, teaming up with Lorenzo Sonego to defeat Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic.

2000: Youngest ATP Finals Match Winner

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

2001: Hewitt Wins Debut Event

In 2001, Sinner became the first male player since Lleyton Hewitt, in 2001, to win his debut event as a major champion.

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 Player in Year-End Top 80

In 2019, 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 and received the Gazzetta Sport Award.

2005: Federer's Open Era Achievement

In 2005, Sinner completed the entire 2024 season without a single straight-set defeat, becoming only the second man in the Open Era (Federer in 2005) to achieve this feat over a full year.

2005: First Debut Quarterfinalist at French Open

In 2020, Jannik Sinner became the first to make the quarterfinals on debut at the French Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

2005: Youngest to Win Back-to-Back ATP Titles

In 2021, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player 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 to Reach Quarterfinals of All Majors

In 2022, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four major tournaments since Novak Djokovic in 2007.

2008: National Championship in Giant Slalom

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

2008: Youngest ATP Champion

In 2020, Jannik Sinner won the Sofia Open, becoming the youngest Italian tour-level champion in the Open Era and the youngest player overall to win an ATP title since Kei Nishikori in 2008.

2009: Youngest ATP 500 Champion

In August 2021, Jannik Sinner was the youngest ATP 500 champion since the category was created in 2009, winning the Citi Open in Washington, D.C.

2011: Djokovic's Davis Cup Singles Defeat

In 2011, Sinner became the first player to defeat Novak Djokovic in a Davis Cup singles match since Juan Martín del Potro.

2011: First Alternate to Win Match

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

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. He rose to No. 324 in ATP rankings.

2019: Next Generation ATP Finals and ATP Newcomer of the Year

In 2019, Jannik Sinner won the Next Generation ATP Finals and was awarded the ATP Newcomer of the Year.

August 2021: Citi Open Win

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, and the youngest ATP 500 champion since 2009.

2021: First Doubles Title

In 2021, Jannik Sinner partnered with Reilly Opelka to win his first doubles title at the Atlanta Open, defeating Steve Johnson and Jordan Thompson.

2021: Sofia Open Title Defence and European Open Win

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.

2022: Nadal Wins Australian Open

In 2022, Sinner's victory over Medvedev meant he became the second player to win the Australian Open after losing the first two sets in the final, after Rafael Nadal, who also beat Medvedev in 2022.

2023: Davis Cup Crown

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

2023: First win against Novak Djokovic in ATP Finals

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

2023: 2023 ATP Awards and Supertennis 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: Sinner Wins Against Alcaraz

In 2023, Jannik Sinner won against Carlos Alcaraz in Miami semifinal.

2023: Masters 1000 Title

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

June 2024: Received honorary citizenship of Sexten

In June 2024, Jannik Sinner received honorary citizenship of Sexten, the place where he grew up. He has been labeled "the atypical Italian" by media outlets.

2024: Australian Open Win

At the 2024 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev to win his first major title.

2024: 2024 BNP Paribas Open

In 2024 at the BNP Paribas Open, Sinner recorded his 17th consecutive match win, the longest ATP level streak for an Italian player in the Open Era. He extended this to 19 consecutive wins by defeating Jiří Lehečka in the quarterfinal.

2024: Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 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: Davis Cup Crown

In 2024, Jannik Sinner led Italy to the Davis Cup crown.

2024: Received highest prize money in ATP history

In 2024, Jannik Sinner received $4,881,500 in total prize money, marking the highest amount in ATP history for a single year.

2024: Victories in Australian Open and Shanghai Masters against Djokovic

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

2024: Sinner Wins 2024 Miami Open

In 2024, Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final to win his second Master's 1000 title at the Miami Open. He climbed to a career high ranking of No. 2 in the world and improved his 2024 ATP match record to 22–1.

2024: Sinner Wins Davis Cup Final and Completes Season Without Straight-Set Defeat

In 2024, Sinner ended the season by defeating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor in the Davis Cup final, to win Italy's second consecutive title. He completed the entire season without a single straight-set defeat.

2024: Sinner Year-End World No.1, wins ATP Finals and Shanghai Masters

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.

2024: Sinner Wins 2024 Halle Open and Wimbledon Championships

In 2024, Sinner won the Halle Open, becoming the eighth male player to win his debut tournament as world No. 1. His 2024 match record improved to 38–3. At the Wimbledon Championships, he lost to Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals.

2024: Sinner Becomes World No. 1

In 2024, after Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open, Sinner became world No. 1 for the first time on June 10, making him the first Italian to hold the top position in the rankings. He lost in the semifinal to Alcaraz in five sets.

2025: Consecutive wins against Djokovic at French Open and Wimbledon

In 2025, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semifinals of both the French Open and Wimbledon.

2025: Australian Open Title Defence and Wimbledon Win

In 2025, Jannik Sinner successfully defended his title at the Australian Open and won Wimbledon over Carlos Alcaraz in the final, becoming the first Italian to win the title.