Basic Profile

• Full Name: Jannik Sinner

• Date of Birth: August 16, 2001

• Birthplace: San Candido (Innichen), South Tyrol, Italy

• Nationality: Italian

• Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)

• Weight: ~76 kg

• Plays: Right-handed, two-handed backhand

• Coach: Darren Cahill (former coach of Andre Agassi, Halep)

• Languages: German (native), Italian, English

Early Life & Background

• Grew up in a German-speaking region of Italy, in the Dolomite Alps.

• Was a competitive skier in his youth – won a national title in giant slalom.

• Switched fully to tennis at age 13, relocating to the Riccardo Piatti Tennis Center in Bordighera.

Piatti, who previously coached Novak Djokovic and Richard Gasquet, described Sinner as extraordinarily focused and emotionally composed for his age.

Career Achievements (as of July 2025)

Rankings

• ATP World No. 1 (since June 10, 2024)
  ➤ First Italian man in history to reach No. 1

Grand Slam Titles (3)

1. Australian Open:

   • Winner in 2024 (defeated Daniil Medvedev in final)

   • Repeated as 2025 champion

2. US Open 2024 – beat Carlos Alcaraz in final

ATP Finals

• 2024 Champion (Turin) – first Italian to win the prestigious season-ender

Masters 1000 Titles (4):

• Miami Open 2024

• Canadian Open 2023

• Plus two others, all between 2023–2025

Team Success

• Key player in Italy's Davis Cup titles in 2023 and 2024

Total Titles (as of July 2025):

• 19 ATP Singles Titles

• Consistent Slam performer — multiple semifinals and quarterfinals

Style of Play

• Aggressive baseliner with:

  • Explosive groundstrokes

  • Exceptional timing and ball-striking

  • Clean two-handed backhand

• Strong serve, improving net game

• Known for:

  • Mental toughness

  • Calm demeanor

  • Tactical clarity

• Physical strength, stamina, and movement have vastly improved since 2022

Rivalries

Carlos Alcaraz

• Modern-day rivalry, sometimes dubbed the “new Federer vs. Nadal”

• Head-to-head seesaw battle, including epic matches at Grand Slams

• Together, Sinner and Alcaraz have won 6 consecutive Grand Slams (as of July 2025)

Novak Djokovic

• Sinner has defeated Djokovic in several high-stakes matches, including at the ATP Finals and Wimbledon semifinals (2024 & 2025)

• Djokovic respects Sinner’s calmness and discipline on court

Mental & Personal Strength

• Renowned for his work ethic, humility, and quiet charisma

• Despite fame, avoids media drama and distractions

• Lives in Monte Carlo, focusing on training and recovery

• Close-knit relationship with his parents, who ran a ski lodge in his hometown

Recent Highlights (2025)

• Wimbledon 2025:

  • Dominated the draw, including straight-set victories over Djokovic and others

  • Will play the final against Carlos Alcaraz

• Continues to maintain World No. 1 ranking

• Strong favorite for a Calendar Grand Slam (winning all 4 in a year)