Two Grand Slam titles, three Masters 1000, the ATP Finals, two ATP 500 and the Davis Cup. These are simply a few of the numbers that certify the greatness of Jannik Sinner’s season. The Italian ace has been merely unbelievable in 2024, proving even to probably the most skeptical that he’s the perfect participant on the planet proper now.
The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria has shocked everybody this 12 months with an virtually unreal consistency for a participant of his age, who has proven spectacular psychological power contemplating the stress attributable to the doping case.
The world No. 1 has been capable of put all his issues apart when he performed, dropping solely six matches in the entire season. The two-time Grand Slam champion didn’t really feel drained even within the final a part of the season, successful the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin with out dropping a single set and main Italy to a different triumph on the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
Jannik Sinner, Halle 2024© Stream screenshot
Even supposing the factors earned in Indian Wells have been taken away from him, the Italian has constructed such a large margin over his opponents within the ATP rating that he’s sure to stay #1 even after the 2025 Australian Open. Jannik continues to be ready to know his destiny after the enchantment filed by WADA, which requested for a disqualification from 1 to 2 years.
Will probably be the CAS that should challenge the ultimate verdict on this dispute, which is predicted to reach within the first a part of 2025. If he’s not disqualified, Sinner has a good chance of staying on the high of the ATP rating subsequent 12 months.
The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria can enhance his leads to tournaments on crimson clay and grass, which this 12 months have been affected by the well-known hip harm.
Jannik will begin coaching in Dubai
The world No. 1 is lastly having fun with some relaxation after a really lengthy season and is devoting himself to his passions, equivalent to vehicles and golf. Jannik will begin coaching in Dubai initially of December and can return to Italy to rejoice Christmas. His departure for Australia is scheduled for the top of December, with a view to get used to the climate circumstances properly. Like this 12 months, the Italian won’t play any official match earlier than the Joyful Slam (who will begin on January 12).
Jannik’s rise has vastly elevated the recognition of tennis in Italy. Sinner celebrated his triumph on the ATP Finals in entrance of his followers in Turin and helped Italy triumph in Malaga final week.
In an interview with ‘QS Sport’, Italian captain Filippo Volandri opened up on Jannik’s potential disqualification: “I don’t even want to think about a possible disqualification of Sinner, given his honesty and the irrefutable evidence he has provided.
But if there is a person with broad shoulders it is Jannik. A disqualification would be the greatest injustice in history.”
He additionally spoke about Italy’s win in Malaga for the second 12 months in a row: “My choices? It’s not easy to make them, it will always be the most difficult part of my role.
We were the first to work with a psychologist too. It was hard for me to leave Matteo Arnaldi and Flavio Cobolli at home or tell Musetti that he wouldn’t play against Australia. He was disappointed, in the days before he had had amazing tennis.
This is a group of friends, they are ready to be there when someone else needs them. I want the national tennis team to stay at the top for a long time: this does not mean winning every year, but always staying among the top.”
Sinner led Italy
Due to the spectacular stage of the world #1, Italy appears to be like set to dominate this competitors for a few years to come back. Nevertheless – after two consecutive triumphs – Sinner may additionally resolve to skip the occasion subsequent 12 months and focus all his energies solely on the tournaments of the ATP calendar.
Jannik Sinner© FITP Tennis/Instagram – Truthful Use
The Italian crew can depend on a number of nice gamers along with Jannik, beginning with former World No.6 Matteo Berrettini, who was essential within the 2024 version in each Bologna (group stage) and Malaga (Finals). After quite a few accidents suffered lately, the 2021 Wimbledon finalist appears to have returned to the best stage and goals to get nearer to the Prime 10 in 2025.
Italy has a number of options even in doubles. Within the decisive doubles in opposition to Argentina, Volandri determined to area Sinner and Berrettini who defeated two specialists like Gonzalez and Molteni. Nevertheless, Filippo may additionally depend on Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli, who had an distinctive season qualifying for the ATP Finals.
