Jannik will move the Briton subsequent week and transfer nearer to Gustavo Kuerten, who ended his no. 1 journey on 43 weeks. With Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz shedding floor compared to the Italian, Sinner will probably stay on the prime till his return.
The three-time Main winner made an settlement with the World Anti-Doping Company (WADA) after testing constructive two instances for a banned anabolic steroid Clostebol in March 2024. He accepted a three-month suspension, lacking 4 Masters 1000 tournaments forward of his return on the dwelling Rome Masters in Could.
Jannik Sinner inizia la 41ª settimana in cima al rating.
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Sinner has been among the many gamers to beat because the closing levels of 2023. The Italian has gained 93 of his earlier 100 encounters, conquering quite a few notable titles and writing historical past books following an unbelievable run.
Jannik defeated Novak Djokovic two instances inside two weeks on the finish of 2023 and completed the season within the top-4. He gained a lift and embraced a 73-6 run in 2024, leaving everybody behind and changing into the dominant determine of males’s tennis.
Alexander Zverev & Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Sinner claimed eight ATP titles, together with two Majors, the ATP Finals and three Masters 1000 crowns. Jannik’s first Main crown got here on the Australian Open over Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. He gained Rotterdam and Miami within the following months for an enormous lead within the ATP Race.
The Italian skilled hip points throughout the clay season. He recovered by Roland Garros and reached the semi-final in Paris. Sinner wasted two units to at least one lead towards Carlos Alcaraz and ended his marketing campaign with out reaching the ultimate.
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Nevertheless, he collected sufficient ATP factors to move Novak Djokovic and develop into the twenty ninth world no. 1 in ATP historical past. Jannik gained his first ATP title as world no. 1 in Halle earlier than shedding within the Wimbledon quarter-final to Daniil Medvedev in a five-setter.
Sinner skipped the Olympic Video games in Paris and made a robust return on his favourite laborious court docket. The world’s greatest participant lifted his second Masters 1000 crown of the season in Cincinnati and gathered confidence forward of the US Open.
The Italian was the favourite in New York, and he proved that on the court docket regardless of the doping scandal lingering above his head. Sinner beat Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz en path to his second Main trophy. Jannik secured one other Masters 1000 title over Novak Djokovic in Shanghai.
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024© Stream screenshot
The house star was a participant to beat on the ATP Finals in Turin. He defeated 5 rivals in straight units to safe 1500 ATP factors and his eighth ATP title of the season. World no. 1 led Italy towards the Davis Cup title protection in Malaga.
Thus, he completed the season on a excessive observe and ready for one more sturdy run in 2025. The defending Australian Open champion confronted no points in Melbourne. He ousted seven rivals and dropped two units en path to his third Main title at 23.
He defeated world no. 2 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 within the title conflict to increase his dominance. Off the court docket, nevertheless, his doping scandal forged a shadow over his exceptional efficiency! After virtually a yr of strain and uncertainty, Jannik made an settlement with WADA.
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024© Stream screenshot
The Italian accepted a suspension, leaving the ATP Tour from February 9 to Could 4. Jannik misplaced 1600 ATP factors and opened the door for his closest rivals to move him and finish his no. 1 streak. The principle favourite, Alexander Zverev, skilled a few early losses and plagued his possibilities.
Carlos Alcaraz did not defend the Indian Wells title, shedding factors and staying miles behind the Italian.
