In 2024, Jannik Sinner emerged as a dominant force in the world of tennis, capturing the attention of fans and media alike. His remarkable achievements on the court have made him the most searched tennis player on Wikipedia and the third most searched personality on Google in Italy this year.
Sinner’s year began with a historic victory at the Australian Open, where he defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and went on to win the title by coming back from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev in the final. This victory made him the first Italian to win the Australian Open and propelled him to the world No. 1 ranking.
His success didn’t stop there. Sinner also clinched the US Open title and the ATP Finals in Turin, becoming the first Italian to win the prestigious year-end championship. His powerful serve and aggressive baseline play have earned him a reputation as one of the most formidable players on the tour.
Sinner’s rise to fame has been meteoric. Born in South Tyrol, Northern Italy, he turned professional at the age of 16 and quickly made a name for himself on the ATP Challenger Tour. His breakthrough came in 2019 when he won the Next Generation ATP Finals and the ATP Newcomer of the Year award. Since then, he has continued to climb the rankings, winning multiple ATP titles and leading Italy to Davis Cup victories in 2023 and 2024.
Sinner’s success has had a profound impact on Italian tennis. His achievements have inspired a new generation of young players and have brought renewed interest and excitement to the sport in Italy. The blue-lit stadiums and “carota” orange-clad fans have become synonymous with Sinner’s matches, showcasing the immense support he receives from his compatriots
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 24th of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this year Jannik has managed to achieve a compiled 73-6 record. Jannik has won 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Sinner reached the final in Beijing.