Jannik Sinner is enjoying some well-deserved rest after an almost perfect season. The world number 1 ended his 2024 with a balance of 73 wins and only 6 defeats, demonstrating impressive consistency for a player of just 23 years old.
The Italian champion won the Australian Open and the US Open – certifying that he is unstoppable on the hard courts (indoor and outdoor) – while at Roland Garros and the Wimbledon Championships he stopped in the semifinals and quarterfinals respectively.
The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria also shone in the Masters 1000 tournaments, lifting the trophy at the Miami Open, Cincinnati and the Rolex Shanghai Masters. As if that were not enough, Jannik also triumphed in the ATP 500 in Halle and Rotterdam.
His year was further enhanced by his victory at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, where he celebrated in front of his fans without losing a single set during his run. The world number 1 did not allow any opponent to win more than four games in the same set, revealing a superiority that was embarrassing at times.
Sinner was also decisive for Italy’s second win in a row at the Davis Cup Finals. Helped by a great Matteo Berrettini, the 2-time Grand Slam champion dragged his country in Malaga, closing a truly incredible season in style.
Sinner’s schedule
After the end of the 2024 season, Jannik will not take a vacation but will enjoy a few days of relaxation at his home in Monte Carlo. The Italian ace will go to Milan in the first week of December for the ‘FITP Gala’ and then leave for Dubai, which will be the venue for his preparation this year. The departure is scheduled between 7th and 8th December. Together with him, his coach Simone Vagnozzi, his athletic trainer Marco Panichi and his physiotherapist Ulises Badio will also leave for the United Arab Emirates, while Darren Cahill will join the team only in Australia.
Jannik Sinner© FITP Tennis/Instagram – Fair Use
During his time in Dubai, Sinner is expected to stay in a suite at the Burj Al-Khalifa (three of the most luxurious facilities in the world) and will practice at the Jumeirah Madinat as two legends such as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic had done in the past. The departure for Australia should take place shortly after Christmas, which Jannik will spend with his family in Italy. Sinner’s 2025 should start directly at the Australian Open, where he will try to defend the title won this year.
🙈⛳️ Safe to say Jannik Sinner won’t be turning to professional golf anytime soon
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— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) November 25, 2024
On the latest edition of his podcast, former American star Andy Roddick commented on Sinner’s amazing rise in the last 12 months: “There’s a massive lineage in Italian tennis. It’s a very proud history, and the first guy is that he is ours and he is No. 1. in the world. And the pride, rightfully so.”
The former World No.1 also added: “Went there on vacation this summer, and we’d have someone who’s like, ‘Oh, you’re tennis… Sinner, Sinner, Sinner.’ They couldn’t wait to have the conversation about him. It was like, ‘Tell us about Sinner. What do you think…?’ They were super invested, super energetic.”
Update on Jannik’s trial
2025 will be an important year for the Italian ace not only on the tennis court. Following WADA’s appeal against the acquittal, the world number 1 will be judged by the CAS on the doping case involving him.
According to reports from ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’, WADA has filed its appeal brief and appointed its referee, while the response of Jannik’s lawyers is awaited. The college is expected to be complete very soon and the trial is expected to take place in February 2025, after the Australian Open and before the two American Masters 1000 (Indian Wells and Miami).
Despite the problems off the court, the 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria has remained focused on tennis and has been unbeatable for almost anyone this year (he lost six matches since January).
Jannik Sinner, Davis Cup Finals 2024© Stream screenshot
After facing him at the ATP Finals in Turin and Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Australian ace Alex de Minaur explained how complex it is to beat the Italian: “It’s like trying to solve a puzzle that not many people have succeeded in. That’s probably the best way to describe it.
His ball speed and consistency make him maintain his focus throughout the match. So, if you want to go out there and beat him, you have to play your best tennis. Especially in crucial points, you have to step up.
He comes out, he’s solid, plays well, and in key moments, he takes that step forward. He’s a very tough player to face this year, just like other opponents have felt as well.”