Jannik Sinner’s Rise to World No. 1

• Jannik Sinner, an Italian tennis player, has a 99-9 win-loss record, won 10 Tour-level titles, and defended the Davis Cup.

• Despite a suspension for traces of banned anabolic steroid clostebol, Sinner remains the world’s best-ranked player.

• In September 2022, Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz met in a high-stakes quarterfinal at the US Open. Alcaraz won the match, becoming the youngest men’s World No. 1.

• Sinner’s victory marked a shift from the Big Three to younger players, with Alcaraz becoming the new tennis king.

• Almost three years later, Sinner won his maiden Wimbledon title, breaking a five-straight reverse against Alcaraz.

• His ATP points tally is currently 12,030, nearly double that of third-ranked Alexander Zverev.

Tennis’s Rising Star: Seaner vs Alcaraz

Sinner’s Struggles and Success

• Seaner, a 23-year-old tennis player, has been the world’s best player since winning the first of his four Majors at the 2024 Australian Open.

• His suspension for traces of banned anabolic steroid clostebol in his system threatened his achievements.

• Despite a three-month suspension, Sinner has managed to achieve one of the best 18-month periods in tennis history.

• He has won 10 Tour-level titles, defended the Davis Cup, and remains the undisputed World No. 1 for 58 straight weeks.

• He holds three of the four Slams and has reached the summit clash at each of the past four Majors.

Sinner’s Growth as an All-Round Player

• Sinner is the best on synthetic surfaces, having won 13 of 20 hard-court events since the 2023 Toronto Masters.

• His development this season threatens the territorial supremacy of Alcaraz, a two-time winner of both the French Open and Wimbledon.

• Sinner’s focus, methodical approach, and precise strokes do not please the crowd the way Alcaraz does.

• The gap in perception between Sinner and Alcaraz is expected to shrink after their trophy-winning fortnight in southwest London.

• The rivalry between the two players is expected to grow with each player pushing each other.