Jannik Sinner truly had a season that was worthy of savoring in 2024. His achievements on the ATP Tour were nothing short of extraordinary. Two Grand Slam titles, three Masters 1000 victories, a remarkable 73-6 win-loss record, attaining the year-end No. 1 ranking, and successfully defending the Davis Cup title - these are feats that stand out in this century.

Impressive Stats and Comparisons

One of the most astonishing stats from Sinner's 2024 campaign was his ability to avoid losing a match in straight sets. This made him the only player after Roger Federer in 2005 to complete an entire season without such a defeat. Half of his six losses in 2024 were against Carlos Alcaraz, at Indian Wells, the French Open, and the China Open. Each time, he won the opening set but ultimately lost. He was also defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Monte Carlo semi-finals, Andrey Rublev in Montreal, and Daniil Medvedev in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Tsitsipas was the only player ranked outside the top 10 to beat Sinner in 2024, as he was ranked No. 12 in Monte Carlo and went on to win the title.

Off-Season Reflections

Going into his off-season and starting the new year, Sinner expressed a good understanding of the areas he needed to improve. Despite being ranked highly, he didn't feel like he truly belonged at that position initially. But now, with his year-end No. 1 ranking, he has a different sense of confidence. He believes that this great year has given him the belief necessary to achieve even more. This is a crucial aspect of having big results.

Stacking Up with the Big Three

Sinner's season can be compared to some of the best from the 'Big Three'. He became just the third player in history to win the Australian Open, US Open, and ATP Finals in the same season, joining Federer (2004, 2006, and 2007) and Novak Djokovic (2015 and 2023). Moreover, he is the first player ever to achieve the remarkable feat of winning two Grand Slams, the ATP Finals, and the Davis Cup in a single season.

Highlights: Sinner's Davis Cup Glory

Sinner's guidance of Italy to Davis Cup glory against the Netherlands was a significant highlight. This victory added another feather to his cap and demonstrated his prowess on the international stage. The video credit for this remarkable achievement goes to SNTV.

Comparisons with Djokovic and Nadal

Neither Djokovic nor Rafael Nadal ever went through a season without a straight-sets defeat. Federer's 2005 season was also remarkable, as he won 11 titles, including two Grand Slams, and had an 81-4 win-loss record. His only defeats that year were to Marat Safin at the Australian Open, Richard Gasquet in Monte Carlo, Rafael Nadal at the French Open, and David Nalbandian at the ATP Finals.Stream top tennis action, including the 2025 Australian Open, live and on-demand on discovery+.