Tennis has always been defined by its legends. Roger Federer collected 20 Grand Slams and 103 titles, Rafael Nadal rose to challenge him with 22 majors and 92 titles, and together they forged one of the sport’s greatest rivalries—grass versus clay, elegance versus grit. Then came Novak Djokovic, surpassing them both with 24 Slams and 100 titles, and still chasing history. With Federer retired and Nadal winding down, a new era is emerging, and Jannik Sinner looks poised to be the next great star.
Italy’s first No.1 and ahead of his time
Last year at the French Open, at 22, Sinner became the first Italian ever to reach ATP World No. 1, marking a historic moment for his country. He did this in a single season in 2024, wrapping up with eight total titles to his name, including two grand sl