World No. 1
Jannik Sinner delivered another demonstration of why he's the best player in
the world after defeating Taylor Fritz to claim the ATP Finals title. The
Italian finished the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record (two wins against the
American) and took home £3.9 million (US$ 4.9 million).
During the
award ceremony, Sinner and Fritz weren't the only ones honored by the ATP as
champion and finalist, as legendary chair umpire Carlos Bernardes officiated
for the final time in a professional tournament. The two-time Grand Slam
champion dedicated a few words to Bernardes in his last match as an umpire.
"Just
a quick word to Carlos. I don’t see him. Ah, here he is," said Sinner,
searching the crowd. "Carlos, 40 years of umpiring. Amazing, amazing
career. I think you might be still in Davis Cup, I heard. But me and Taylor, we
felt very privileged to be part of your last ATP journey, so thank you so much,
thank you."
The
Brazilian chair umpire has been part of tennis for 40 years, becoming one of
the most iconic umpires due to his charismatic presence and earning the respect
of both fans and players alike.
Sinner's goals for 2025
The World
No. 1 has had an extraordinary season, with 70 wins and only 6 losses,
including 8 titles, two of which were Grand Slams at the Australian Open and
the US Open, and now the ATP Finals, crowning his brilliant year. Sinner was
asked if he felt he could improve even further in 2025.
“It’s been
a historic year. 2 Grand Slams. Year-end #1. And you cap it off with the title
here. I know there are things you want to improve, but do you feel inside you
that you can have an even better 2025?” asked Prakash Armitraj from Tennis
Channel.
“Even
better is very difficult. This year the goal was to try to play every match the
best way I can. It has been an amazing year. Next year we will see. Everything
can change very fast and quickly. We’re gonna prepare in the best possible way.
Try to start in a positive way in Australia and we’ll see how all the rest
goes,” the World No. 1 said.
Sinner
still has one final challenge this season when he joins Italy to defend the
Davis Cup title. Starting Monday, the final eight countries will compete in the
quarterfinals. Team Italy captain Filippo Volandri has selected Jannik Sinner,
Lorenzo Musetti, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli, and Andrea Vavassori for
the team.
A true champion ❤️@janniksin congratulates @Taylor_Fritz97 on a brilliant week before wishing legendary umpire Carlos Bernardes well.#NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/erCkZsf071
— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 17, 2024
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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