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Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner is a highly accomplished Italian professional tennis player, currently ranked World No. 1. He made his professional breakthrough in 2019, winning the ATP Next Gen Finals. Sinner’s notable achievements include winning the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025, the US Open in 2024, and the ATP Finals in 2024. He also led Italy to two Davis Cup titles. Known for his aggressive baseline play, powerful groundstrokes, particularly his heavy backhand, and exceptional agility, Sinner demonstrates remarkable discipline and composure on court. His expertise lies in converting defensive positions into attacking opportunities.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will play an exhibition in South Korea on January 10. Photo: AFP
ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.

ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Australian Open

Zheng Qinwen to join Osaka, Alcaraz in 1 Point Slam before Australian Open

Icons and Influencers

Legacy of Vogue Italia’s Franca Sozzani honoured at inaugural Franca Fund Gala

Co-hosted by Anna Wintour, the event included a fundraising auction and drew guests including Gisele Bündchen and Miuccia Prada.

Francesco Carrozzini and Anna Wintour co-hosted a gala to pay homage to the legacy of Carrozzini’s mother, the late Franca Sozzani. Carrozzini is also Wintour’s son-in-law. Photo: Getty Images
Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

ATP

ATP open to heat policy after players wilt at ‘brutal’ Shanghai Masters

World men’s tennis body says it could bring in a formal rule after high heat, humidity see top players struggling to finish matches.

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ATP

Tennis authorities ‘favouring Sinner, Alcaraz’, says Zverev, echoing Federer

Matching comments made by the 20-time grand slam winner, German says court surfaces in tournaments give an advantage to the top players.

World No 3 Alexander Zverev of Germany, seen here beating Valentin Royer of France at the Shanghai Masters, says authorities “want Jannik and Carlos to do well”. Photo: EPA
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic heading to China as he confirms return to action in Shanghai

The 24-time major winner says best-of-three-sets matches give him better chance against top two, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

US Open (tennis)

Carlos Alcaraz outshines Jannik Sinner to claim second US Open title

The Spaniard’s win lifts him back to top of world rankings as he displaces Italy’s Sinner and takes his grand slam trophy haul to six.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in their men’s singles final at the US Open in New York on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US Open (tennis)

Controversial new US Open mixed doubles event draws plenty of criticism

Jack Draper called new format an ‘exhibition’ but US$1 million prize pot on offer for winners has players dreaming.

Mixed doubles pair Jessica Pegula (left) and Jack Draper in discussion during their match against Daniil Medvedev and Mirra Andreeva. Photo: AFP
Wellness

Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form

Tennis great Novak Djokovic talks about his ‘X-factor’ gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he ‘can’t live without’.

Wimbledon

Sinner not celebrating Wimbledon progress after Dimitrov injury heartbreak

Jannik Sinner was two sets down when Grigor Dimitrov was forced to withdraw with injury.

Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen: Wimbledon defeat ‘just another match I lost on grass’

Fifth seed knocked out in first round for the third year running, but says she won’t let it ‘get in my head’.

China’s Zheng Qinwen walks off the court after losing her first-round match to Katerina Siniakova. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen among 10 to watch at Wimbledon along with Gauff, Alcaraz, Djokovic

World No 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in the reckoning in London next week.

Zheng Qinwen in action at Wimbledon last year. Photo: Xinhua
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