(Sports news, tennis news) Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has brightened the 2024 ATP season by becoming world number 1, making history with overflowing emotions at the trophy ceremony in Turin.
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner’s outstanding performance in the 2024 ATP season was celebrated as he officially ended the year as the world No. 1. The trophy was presented at an emotional ceremony in Turin, witnessed by his family and thousands of fans. Sinner is the first Italian tennis player to win the world No. 1 title, a major achievement that marked his consistent journey throughout the year.
Sinner celebrates emotionally when receiving the world number 1 trophy, a prize that Nole (small photo) has conquered 8 times
When receiving the trophy, Sinner emotionally shared about his family and the sacrifices that led to him today. “My mother cried, it was so lovely,” Sinner said.
“Only my family can understand the sacrifices I have made since I was 13. Now, standing on the podium with this trophy is a special feeling. To achieve this trophy, it took a whole year of consistent competition and the support of the team beside me. This is a special moment that I want to share with those close to me, because it has been a journey from the beginning,” the Italian tennis player expressed his feelings.
The ceremony was made even more special by the presence of tennis legend Boris Becker, former world No. 1, who gave meaningful compliments to Sinner.
“Becoming world number one has been my dream since I was a kid, but it’s not easy to achieve. Sinner’s consistency at the age of 23 is amazing. He’s always maintained a stable level and I believe Sinner will stay in this position for a long time,” Becker said.
Tim Henman, a former top British player, also did not hesitate to praise Sinner’s remarkable progress in playing.
“Sinner’s technique has improved a lot, especially his serve and his ability to attack from the back of the court. Although he doesn’t look very strong, he has the ability to control the ball with rare power. His flexible movement and good defense have helped Sinner improve a lot, especially when approaching the net,” Henman analyzed.
Djokovic’s record and challenge for Sinner
Sinner joins a list of players who have finished the year as world No. 1, a feat that has been dominated by Serbian star Novak Djokovic for the past decade. Djokovic is the only player in history to finish the year as world No. 1 eight times, starting in 2011 and ending last year.
For Djokovic, maintaining this consistency is a rare achievement, placing him in legendary status in the tennis world. The record not only demonstrates Djokovic’s ability but also presents a challenging target for anyone to surpass, including Sinner, who started his journey at No. 1.
