The world of tennis is abuzz with anticipation as 22-year-old Jannik Sinner is on the brink of making history by ascending to the top spot in the PIF ATP Rankings on 10th June. If he accomplishes this feat, he will be the first Italian to achieve this milestone and will join an exclusive group of just 29 players who have held the esteemed title in the history of men’s tennis.
Sinner’s rapid rise to the pinnacle of the sport has been truly remarkable. Starting the year at World No. 4, he has had an outstanding year in 2024, securing his first major title at the Australian Open, claiming an ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami, and reaching the semi-finals in Indian Wells and Monte-Carlo. This exceptional performance has propelled him to the summit of men’s tennis.
Earlier in the year, Sinner surpassed Adriano Panatta’s career-high ranking of No. 4 and became the highest-ranked Italian man in the PIF ATP Rankings. Demonstrating his skill on the court, Sinner has amassed an impressive 14-3 record against Top 10 opponents over the past 52 weeks, achieving victories against current or former World No. 1s such as Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Medvedev.
His journey to the top has been marked by significant milestones, including his first ATP Masters 1000 and major titles. Sinner claimed victory in prestigious tournaments such as the National Bank Open presented by Rogers, where he emerged triumphant in Toronto and Miami, as well as the Australian Open. Adding to his accolades, he clinched titles at ATP 500 events in Beijing, Vienna, and Rotterdam.
A standout moment in Sinner’s career was his exceptional performance at the Nitto ATP Finals, where he emerged as the winner of his group with an undefeated record and went on to defeat Medvedev in the championship match.
Having risen to World No. 2 on 1st April, Sinner is now poised to take the final step to the summit of the sport, dethroning Djokovic, who has held World No. 1 for a record-breaking 429 weeks by the end of Roland Garros. His remarkable achievement will make him the second player born in the 2000s to reach the pinnacle, joining fellow tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz.
As the second seed at Roland Garros, Sinner is preparing for a shot at his first title at the clay-court major. With a potential semi-final matchup against formidable opponents such as Carlos Alcaraz or Stefanos Tsitsipas, tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Sinner’s pursuit of glory on the grand stage of Roland Garros.