By advancing to the semifinals of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Sinner became only the fourth player ever to accomplish this feat. The select group includes Ivan Lendl in 1987, Roger Federer in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009, Novak Djokovic in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2021 and 2023, and now Jannik Sinner in 2025. This achievement places him among the greatest names in the sport, underlining his consistency and dominance across surfaces and tournaments.
Sinner’s 2025 season
The Italian star has enjoyed a breakthrough year, marked by deep runs at every major. He reached the semifinals at the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open, showcasing his adaptability and resilience. His progression to the semifinals in Turin capped off a season that firmly established him as one of the leading figures of the new generation.
Joining legends of the game
The list of players who have managed this achievement reflects the highest level of excellence in tennis. Ivan Lendl set the standard in 1987, Federer repeated the feat multiple times during his prime years, and Djokovic demonstrated his dominance across more than a decade. Sinner’s inclusion in this group highlights his rise to the elite level and his ability to sustain top performance throughout the calendar year.
Recognition and perspective
Speaking earlier in the season, Sinner emphasized the importance of consistency. “For me, the most important thing is to improve every day, to be consistent in my game and to give myself chances in the biggest tournaments,”
said Jannik Sinner. His words resonate with the achievement, as his consistency has now placed him alongside the greatest champions in tennis history.A new era for Italian tennis
Sinner’s success also marks a historic moment for Italian tennis. No Italian player before him had managed to reach the semifinals of all four Grand Slams and the ATP Finals in a single season. His accomplishment not only cements his place among the sport’s elite but also inspires a new generation of Italian players aiming to follow in his footsteps.
This milestone confirms Sinner’s arrival at the very top of the game, and his name now stands alongside legends who defined entire eras of tennis.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Now ranked no.2, the Italian played his last match on the 14th of November when he defeated world no.3 Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-3 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
At the moment, during this season Jannik achieved a 56-6 record. Jannik has won 5 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna and Paris. The Italian was the runner-up in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.