Jannik Sinner dazzled everyone with his stunning performance at the ATP Finals, leaving Andy Roddick in awe of the Italian’s skills.
Before the tournament even started, many believed Sinner would win the ATP Finals. He proved them right by defeating Taylor Fritz in the final match and grabbing his first title at this prestigious event.
Sinner’s journey to victory was nothing short of spectacular. He didn’t lose a single set on his way to the semifinals, beating Alex de Minaur, Fritz, and Daniil Medvedev along the way.
Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
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it Jannik Sinner | 23 | 15,405 | 33 - 3 |
Record-Breaking Feats:
In an impressive display, he crushed Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 before taking down Fritz again in the final with a score of 6-4, 6-4. This achievement made him the first player since Ivan Lendl in 1986 to win without dropping a set. Fans might think he’s unstoppable!
This triumph marked Sinner’s eighth title during an incredible season where he also claimed Grand Slam victories at both the Australian Open and US Open. He finished as world No. 1 for the year.
Italian tennis shone brightly in 2024 with Jasmine Paolini also making headlines by winning titles at both French Open and Wimbledon while helping Italy secure victory at Billie Jean King Cup.
Currently representing Italy in Malaga for Davis Cup Finals, Sinner faced pressure when Argentina took an early lead against them. But when he played Sebastian Baez, there was no doubt about who would win; Sinner dominated Baez 6-2, 6-1 and later teamed up with Matteo Berrettini for doubles success against Australia.
Sinner’s streak now stands at winning 22 consecutive sets on ATP Tour level! On his podcast “Served,” Andy Roddick expressed amazement over how easily Jannik won matches during ATP Finals: “It felt weird but amazing – like watching someone play state tournaments!”
Roddick described these scores as reminiscent of junior players dominating their opponents effortlessly: “He put up score lines like you’d expect from a teenager playing state tournaments or a top junior.” What do you think about Sinner’s incredible year?