Jannik Sinner Claims Year-End ATP Trophy as World No. 1
Jannik Sinner celebrated his first rest day at the ATP Finals in Turin by receiving the trophy for finishing the year as the world’s top-ranked tennis player.
Sinner, who made history as the first Italian to top the ATP end-of-year rankings, expressed his gratitude, stating, “It’s a very special occasion to share that here in Italy.” He thanked his supporters and team, emphasizing, “Without the people who are close to me, who understand me as a person, it would be very difficult.”
Despite the triumph, Sinner’s season has been overshadowed by controversy, having twice tested positive for traces of the steroid clostebol in March. Initially cleared by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, the World Anti-Doping Agency later appealed, seeking a potential two-year ban.
Having secured his first victory at the finals against Australia’s Alex De Minaur, Sinner succeeds Novak Djokovic, who previously held the No. 1 spot for a record eight years. Tennis legend Boris Becker, present at the ceremony, praised Sinner’s potential, saying, “Jannik is going to be world No. 1 for a long time.”
