Molding History: Sinner‘s Unprecedented Double
Domination in a Season for the Ages
Jannik Sinner capped off a historic 2024 season by claiming his second consecutive Davis Cup. This monumental achievement adds to an impressive list of triumphs that solidifies Sinner’s position as a tennis phenom.
Predicting Still at the peak, the Italian ended the year firmly planted atop the ATP rankings, boasting a considerable lead over his closest competitors. Looking ahead to 2025, Sinner expressed minimal desire to dwell on past achievements: “I won’t promise anything. Every year is different. We are very happy to lift this trophy, and of course go into the preparation phase with a lot of self-confidence.”
- Jannik Sinner 11,830
- Alexander Zverev 7.915
- Carlos Alcaraz 7,010
- Taylor Fritz 5100
- Daniil Medvedev 5.030
- Casper Ruud 4255
- Novak Djokovic 3.910
- Alex de Minaur 3,745
- Andrey Rublev 3.720
In addition to becoming the first person to win both the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup while holding the top ranking, Sinner etched his name in history by winning a set in each of the 79 matches he played – a record previously only reached by Roger Federer (2005) and Serena Williams (2013). Sinner finished 2024 with a newfound dominance well beyond his years, demolishing competition, including epic battles against Alcaraz (in 3 hours and 24 minutes in Beijing) and a grueling five-set, four-hour triumph over Medvedev at Wimbledon.
Sinner joins an elite group as only the second Italian to win two Grand Slams in one year, after Nicola Pietrangeli accomplished the same feat. He isn’t stopping there though. Winning the Australian Open, Masters 1000 titles in Shanghai, Cincinnati, and Miami, followed by triumphs at the 500 tournaments in Halle and Rotterdam solidified his place amongst tennis royalty.
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Immediately following the year charting victory, Sinner shifted focus to recovery before heading into the off-season. Discussing a more relaxed 2024 season, he admitted he is planning to take some well-earned downtime.
“The season was very long; I would like to spend the holidays with my loved ones.”
Sinner is expected to return to the court in January, starting with a bid to defend his Australian Open title. Prior to that, rumors swirl around a potential appearance at the Kooyong Classic, a hard-court exhibition tournament
What are the biggest threats to Jannik Sinner’s dominance in tennis?
## Molding History: A Chat with Tennis Expert Marco Bianchi
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, Marco. Today we’re discussing Jannik Sinner’s historic year, culminating in a second consecutive Davis Cup victory for Italy. Marco, this is truly unprecedented, isn’t it?
**Marco Bianchi:** Absolutely. Sinner’s achievement is remarkable. [1](https://apnews.com/article/sinner-italy-australia-davis-cup-finals-e52ade2851fc4b427f3c656a563afa24) To win the Davis Cup back-to-back is incredibly difficult, and to do so while dominating the ATP rankings shows his absolute dominance in the sport right now.
**Host:** The article mentions Sinner expressing caution about predictions for 2025, saying “Every year is different.” Do you think he’s right to be cautious, or is this just the start of a truly dominant era for him?
**Marco Bianchi:** It’s wise to be cautious, definitely. Tennis is a sport of constant evolution, and there are always new challengers emerging. However, Sinner’s performance this year has been nothing short of phenomenal. Look at the ATP rankings - he’s miles ahead of the competition [lists off top 3 from provided list]. If he can maintain his fitness and focus, another successful year is certainly within reach.
**Host:** Speaking of competition, what do you see as Sinner’s biggest threats moving forward?
**Marco Bianchi:** Well, you’ve got to keep an eye on the likes of Alcaraz and Zverev, who are both incredibly talented. But honestly, right now, Sinner seems to be in a league of his own. He’s firing on all cylinders, and it’s going to take something special to knock him off his perch.
