Who is Jannik Sinner?
Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player, born August 16, 2001 in San Candido, Italy. He is considered one of the greatest talents in international tennis, known for his powerful game, strong mentality and impressive consistency for his age. Sinner made his breakthrough on the ATP tour in 2019, when he won the Next Gen ATP Finals as a teenager. Since then, he has won multiple ATP titles and made his breakthrough with an Australian Open and US Open title in 2024.
Name: Jannik Sinner
Born: August 16, 2001
Birthplace: Innichen, Italy
Turned Pro: 2018
Height: 1.92m
Jannik Sinner Australian Open 2024
Jannik Sinner is an Italian tennis player born August 16, 2001 in San Candido, Italy. He is considered one of the most promising talents in international tennis. Sinner grew up in a sporting environment in the South Tyrol region and began skiing at a young age before focusing entirely on tennis. His parents, Johann and Siglinde Sinner, supported his sporting ambitions from the beginning.
Sinner made his breakthrough on the ATP tour in 2019, when he won the Next Gen ATP Finals at the age of 18. Since then, he has won multiple ATP titles and has become a fixture in the top 10 of the world rankings. He also won major titles in 2024 and is current World No.1. Sinner is known for his powerful baseline game, strong mentality and mature approach to the game, despite his young age.
He trains under coaches Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill and has sponsorship deals with Nike, Head and Rolex, among others. Sinner earns millions a year through prize money and his lucrative sponsorship deals. With his aggressive playing style and determination, he is seen as a future Grand Slam champion and one of the leading figures in modern tennis.
Jannik Sinner began his professional tennis career in 2018. As a young player, he quickly showed his potential by mainly competing in ITF Futures and ATP Challenger tournaments. That year, he won his first ITF title in Santa Margherita di Pula, which marked his breakthrough and put him on the radar of the international tennis world. Sinner finished the year within the top 550 in the world rankings, an impressive feat for a player who had just begun his professional journey.
2019 proved to be the year of Sinner's breakthrough at the highest level. He won his first ATP Challenger title in Bergamo, Italy, and quickly made a name for himself by showing he could compete with some of the best young talent in the sport. His biggest success came later that year at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, where he claimed the title by beating some of the most promising players in tennis. Sinner finished the year in the top 80 in the world rankings and established himself as one of the rising stars in international tennis.
Jannik Sinner wins US Open
In 2020, Sinner continued his rise on the ATP tour. He reached the quarterfinals of Roland Garros, marking his best Grand Slam performance to that point. At the end of the year, he won his first ATP title in Sofia, Bulgaria, proving he was a serious force to be reckoned with. Sinner finished the year inside the top 40 in the world rankings, further confirming his position as one of the greatest talents in tennis.
The year 2021 was an important one for Sinner, in which he further cemented his place at the top of international tennis. He won four ATP titles, in Melbourne and Washington, and reached the final of the Miami Open, a Masters 1000 tournament. His performance that year ensured that he ended the year as the youngest player in the top 10 of the world rankings. This proved he was not only a promise for the future, but already a serious contender for the best players in the world.
In 2022, Sinner continued to impress with his consistent and strong performances. He reached the quarterfinals of three Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open) and added an ATP title to his record in Umag, Croatia. His continued growth as one of the best young players in international tennis was highlighted as he finished the year within the top 15 in the world rankings.
2023 was another successful year for Sinner, in which he continued his strong performance. He again reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and won his biggest title to date at the China Open. Known as the post puke Sinner emergence, he was sick in a bin and became an all conquering force.
The year
2024 was a milestone for Sinner, in which he fully confirmed his status as one of the best players in tennis. He won the
Australian Open and
US Open and became World No.1 for the first time.
In 2025, Jannik Sinner proved he's here to stay at the top.
Before a brief suspension paused his momentum, Sinner racked up an incredible 26-match win streak, the longest of any male player this century. He returned in June with confidence, impressing on grass at the Halle Open, and continued to lead the ATP in clay-court return stats, showing his growth on all surfaces.
Over the years, Jannik Sinner has developed into one of the most exciting and successful young players on the
ATP tour. His powerful game, mental toughness and mature approach to the game have taken him to the top of international tennis, and his future seems to hold much more success in store.
Jannik Sinners performances
Jannik Sinner wins the Australian Open twice in a row 2024
Australian Open and US Open sealed
Jannik Sinner had an impressive season in which he further confirmed his status as one of the best players in international tennis. Here is an overview of his most significant achievements:
- Win at Australian Open: In 2025, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second year in a row, defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets. It marked his third Grand Slam title and confirmed his place among the sport’s elite.
- US Open claimed: In the 2024 US Open, Jannik Sinner claimed his second Grand Slam title, defeating Taylor Fritz in straight sets 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 — becoming the first Italian man to lift the US Open trophy 🇮🇹
- World No.1 - Jannik Sinner has reigned as World No. 1 for over 54 weeks, surpassing Djokovic’s initial run. He’s embraced the pressure, stating that being number one is “a huge honour” and motivating him to continuously improve and stay consistent.
Here is a list of all the tournaments Jannik Sinner has won in his career:
🎾 Grand Slam Titles (3)
- 2024 Australian Open
- 2024 US Open
- 2025 Australian Open
🥇 ATP Masters 1000 Titles (4)
- 2023 Canadian Open
- 2024 Miami Open
- 2024 Cincinnati Open
- 2024 Shanghai Masters
🏆 ATP 500 Titles (5)
- 2021 Washington Open (Citi Open)
- 2024 Rotterdam Open
- 2024 Halle Open
- 2023 China Open
- 2024 ATP Finals (considered equivalent to ATP 500)
🥉 ATP 250 Titles (6)
- 2020 Sofia Open
- 2021 Great Ocean Road Open
- 2021 Sofia Open (2)
- 2021 European Open
- 2022 Croatia Open (Umag)
- 2023 Open Sud de France
⚡ Challenger Titles (3) – precursors to ATP success
- 2019 Trofeo Faip-Perrel (Italy)
- 2019 Kentucky Bank Challenger (Lexington, USA)
- 2019 Sparkassen ATP Challenger (Italy)
📌 Summary
- Total ATP singles titles: 19
Grand Slams: 3
Masters 1000: 4
ATP 500 / equivalent: 5
ATP 250: 6
- Grand Slams: 3
- Masters 1000: 4
- ATP 500 / equivalent: 5
- ATP 250: 6
- Challenger-level titles: 3