Jannik Sinner has reached the ATP Finals championship match for the third year in a row, becoming only the seventh man in history to achieve this milestone. The Italian joins a prestigious list that includes Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Boris Becker, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, and Ilie Nastase.
Sinner’s dominant run
The 24-year-old advanced to the final in Turin after defeating Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2 in the semifinal. His victory marked his 30th consecutive indoor win, underlining his dominance on hard courts. Throughout the tournament, Sinner did not drop a set or his serve, showcasing consistency and composure in front of his home crowd.
Company of legends
By reaching three consecutive finals, Sinner has placed himself alongside some of the greatest names in tennis history. Djokovic and Federer, both multiple ATP Finals champions, set the standard in the modern era, while Becker, Lendl, McEnroe, and Nastase defined earlier generations of dominance. Sinner’s achievement highlights his growing stature in the sport and his ability to sustain excellence across seasons.
Quotes from the ATP Tour
ATP Tour coverage emphasized the magnitude of his accomplishment: “Defending champion Jannik Sinner powered to the Nitto ATP Finals championship match for the third consecutive year”.
What comes next
Sinner will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final, depending on the outcome of the second semifinal. A victory would further cement his place among the sport’s elite and potentially add another ATP Finals trophy to his collection.
Jannik Sinner’s run to three consecutive ATP Finals finals is a landmark achievement that places him in rare company. With legends like Djokovic, Federer, Becker, Lendl, McEnroe, and Nastase preceding him, Sinner’s consistency and dominance signal the arrival of a new era in men’s tennis.
Sinner in the Nitto ATP Finals, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.2, the Italian owns a 57-6 win-loss record in 2025. Sinner ended his run in the round-robin after defeating Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-2.
Jannik clinched 5 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna and Paris. Sinner reached the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open, in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open) and at the U.S. Open.
Sinner won 24 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 10 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)