The mayor of Turin also expressed his opinion on ATP Finals 2024
TURIN – Jannik Sinner, at 22 years old, is the new world number 1 in the ATP Finals ranking and rewrites the history of tennis for Italy, given that it is the first time that an Italian reaches the top of the rankings. It will be official on Monday 10 June.
Novak Djokovic leaves Roland Garros due to a knee problem and will not take the field for the quarter-finals. The mayor of Turin, also expressed his opinion on the success of the South Tyrolean, writing on social media
Words of the Mayor of Turin, Stefano Lo Russo
“Jannik Sinner is the new number 1 in world tennis!
A historic event, which brings an Italian tennis player to the top of the best rankings for the first time. In November we will welcome our champion again for the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals , today we celebrate with him this great result for Italian sport! Congratulations from all of Turin, Jannik!”
Words of the President of the Region, Cirio
“In 158 days we will celebrate you in Turin. Meanwhile we tell you here: you are NUMBER ONE! But for us you already were. Great, Jannik Sinner!”
Who is Jannik Sinner?
Jannik Sinner is an Italian tennis player who has quickly risen to prominence on the ATP Finals Tour. He won his first Grand Slam title at the 2024 Australian Open.
What is Sinner’s highest ranking?
Sinner achieved a career-high ranking of world No 2 after winning in Miami in March 2024. He is set to clinch the No 1 spot when the new rankings come out on June 10, 2024.
What did Jannik Sinner do at the 2024 Miami Open?
Sinner won his second Masters 1000 title in Miami in March 2024. He was dominant throughout the event, dropping just one set in the second round. In the semi-finals, he dispatched defending champion and world No 4 Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 6-2. In the final, he defeated No 11 seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour. This victory elevated Sinner to a career-high ranking of No 2 in the world.
