In the latter half of the season, Jannik Sinner emerged as a formidable force, triumphing over renowned rivals, including the likes of Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, multiple times. Elevating his statistical prowess, Sinner achieved a rare feat by becoming the sole player to defeat the ATP No.1, Novak Djokovic, on three occasions in a single season. Notably, his victories included two triumphs at the ATP Finals and in the Davis Cup Finals, where he also secured a notable win in doubles.
Sinner’s impressive record extended beyond Djokovic, with significant wins against Carlos Alcaraz, then the ATP No.1, in Miami, and a noteworthy victory against the Spaniard in Beijing. Leading the charts in victories against the top 5, Sinner notched up an impressive total of 10 wins, surpassing both Djokovic and Alcaraz in this regard.
In the ranking of victories against the top 10, the 22-year-old Italian stands ahead of the 36-year-old Djokovic, a winner of 24 Slam titles. Armed with these accomplishments, Sinner gears up for the upcoming season, eyeing another shot at Grand Slam glory.
As Sinner prepares to embark on the ATP Tour in the new year, expectations from fans and enthusiasts soar higher following his remarkable performances in the last few months. Widely regarded as a force to be reckoned with on indoor hard courts, Sinner clinched significant trophies in Beijing and Vienna, culminating in a memorable appearance at the ATP Finals in Turin and leading Italy to its second Davis Cup victory in 47 years.
The 22-year-old prodigy, riding the wave of success, remains focused on the challenges that lie ahead. As he heads to Australia, the ATP No.4 is poised to test his mettle in the Melbourne Slam, eager to build on his extraordinary achievements and further solidify his position in the tennis elite.
