Jannik Sinner tops tennis—and fan favor.
World No. 1 Sinner has been voted Fan Favourite Singles Participant of the ATP Awards for the second straight yr.
The followers’ seal of approval caps a stellar season that noticed Sinner seize a Tour-best eight titles, together with the Australian Open, US Open and ATP Finals championships.
In a rematch of the US Open last, world No. 1 Sinner torched 14 aces in a 6-4, 6-4 conquer Taylor Fritz to turn into the primary man since Ivan Lendl in 1986 to seize the season-ending ATP Finals with out surrendering a set. Sinner thrilled house followers in Turin by changing into the primary Italian man to win the ATP Finals singles crown.
“I simply wish to thank all of the followers around the globe for voting for me,” mentioned Sinner. “It means a lot to me as a result of the votes are coming from all of you.
“You’re the motive why I like to play tennis. The help has been wonderful all through this complete season.”
The 23-year-old Sinner completed 2024 with a 73-6 file with three of his six losses coming to third-ranked rival Carlos Alcaraz, who beat the hard-hitting Italian within the Indian Wells semifinals, Roland Garros semifinals and the Beijing last.
Sinner made his mark as the primary Italian man to complete as year-end No. 1 and the primary man since Guillermo Vilas in 1977 to say his first two Grand Slam titles in the identical season. Sinner additionally led Italy to a profitable protection of its Davis Cup championship, the primary time Italy has efficiently defended the Davis Cup.
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