Jannik Sinner capped off his incredible ATP Finals triumph in Turin with a moment of levity that had fans laughing. After defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Italian to win the prestigious year-end tournament, Sinner faced a different challenge during the trophy celebration: opening a champagne bottle.
As fans cheered and cameras rolled, Sinner wrestled with the cork, his typically precise hands finding the task unexpectedly tricky. His facial expressions and playful struggle drew chuckles from the crowd and commentators alike. Eventually, he managed to pop the cork, to the delight of everyone present, spraying champagne in celebration of his milestone victory.
Jannik Sinner just had one of the most legendary seasons we’ve seen in a long time.
But he still struggles to open up a champagne bottle.
He’s human after all. 😂🦊🍾
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 17, 2024
The lighthearted moment showcased the 23-year-old’s humble and relatable personality, contrasting with the intense focus he displayed on the court. It added a humorous touch to an already historic day for Sinner and Italian tennis.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 17th of November when he defeated world no.4 Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 19th career title.
Currently, during this season Jannik has achieved a composed 70-6 record. Sinner clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Sinner was the runner-up in Beijing.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 17th of November when he overcame world no.4 Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 19th career title.
Currently, during this season Jannik achieved a 70-6 record. Jannik clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Italian got to the final in Beijing.