As the 2024 tennis season comes to a close, it is undoubtedly a year to frame for Italian tennis. At the forefront of this success is Jannik Sinner, who has delivered a series of triumphs and unforgettable moments throughout the season. The world’s No. 1 finished 2024 with eight titles, including two Grand Slams: the Australian Open and the US Open.
The 23-year-old from South Tyrol also claimed victory in Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, Shanghai, and the ATP Finals in Turin. Sinner leads the ATP circuit in men’s singles titles won in 2024. Beyond securing the world’s top ranking, he guided Italy to a Davis Cup victory in the final against the Netherlands, successfully defending the title won last year against Canada.
A deeper look into Sinner’s remarkable achievements shows that he won 73 of the 79 matches he played this year, with just six losses, achieving an extraordinary 92.4% win rate. In his last 13 matches, he captured 26 consecutive sets. His flawless season also included winning at least one set in all 79 matches played, tying Roger Federer’s record. This phenomenal season places Sinner among the tennis greats, with only six players—McEnroe, Connors, Borg, Djokovic, Federer, and Lendl—having achieved better 12-month records.
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Following Sinner in 2024 is Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who won four titles, including two Grand Slams (Roland Garros and Wimbledon). In third place is another Italian star who, alongside Sinner, played a pivotal role in Italy’s Davis Cup triumph: Matteo Berrettini. Berrettini shares a strong bond of mutual respect with the world No. 1.
This year, Berrettini claimed three ATP 250 titles: Marrakech (defeating Roberto Carballes Baena 7-6, 6-2), Gstaad (6-3, 6-1 against Quentin Halys), and Kitzbühel (overcoming Hugo Gaston 7-5, 6-3). In total, Berrettini won 37 of the 50 matches he played this season, with 13 losses.
This stellar year for Italian tennis, led by the extraordinary performances of Sinner and Berrettini, has firmly placed the country on the global tennis map.
