Jannik Sinner (born August 16, 2001, in San Candido, Italy) is a top-ranked Italian tennis star who has rapidly emerged as one of the leading players of the post-Big Three era, following in the footsteps of legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
In 2024, Sinner won his first two Grand Slam titles — the Australian Open and the U.S. Open — and went on to achieve the World No. 1 ranking on the ATP Tour. He successfully defended his Australian Open title in 2025 and reached the final four of the French Open, where he lost in a dramatic five-set match to his rival, Carlos Alcaraz.
Now, at 23, Sinner has made history at Wimbledon 2025, becoming:
- The youngest male player since Rafael Nadal in 2009 to reach four consecutive Grand Slam semifinals
- The fifth-youngest man to reach the semifinals of three majors in consecutive seasons, joining elite company like Jim Courier, Jimmy Connors, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer
Standing 6-foot-2 (1.88 meters) tall, Sinner is known for his calm demeanor, mental toughness, and signature floppy orange curls — which have inspired fans to attend matches dressed in carrot costumes.
In a 2024 interview with Vogue, Sinner offered insight into his mindset:
“This pressure, you have to take it in a positive way. You have to be kind with the pressure. You have to make friendship. If you hate this pressure, it’s the wrong sport for you, no?”
With poise, power, and personality, Jannik Sinner continues to define the future of men’s tennis — and is now just one win away from his fourth straight Grand Slam final.