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Jannik Sinner

Professional tennis player

Born 2001

Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player from South Tyrol. Born in San Candido, he grew up in the German-speaking community of Sesto. His father Hanspeter and mother Siglinde encouraged independence; his brother Mark is part of the family he credits for his support. Tennis began at seven alongside skiing and football. A successful junior skier, he chose tennis at thirteen and moved to Bordighera to develop his game. In a later long-form interview, he described parents who worked as a cook and waitress and a move away from home into a coach’s household. That setting placed him in a training environment while allowing him to grow up with another family. In May 2026, he reflected on his parents allowing him to leave home for training and said he wanted more time with his family. The ATP rankings first recorded him in 2018. A rapid Challenger-level progression brought a top 100 place and the Next Gen ATP Finals championship the following year. Sofia brought his first ATP title, followed by a first ATP 500 championship and a top 10 finish. The 2023 season added a first Masters title in Toronto, a Wimbledon semifinal and an ATP Finals runner-up finish. He then helped Italy win the Davis Cup. The first major arrived at the Australian Open in 2024; the US Open and ATP Finals followed. In June he became the first Italian to lead the singles computer rankings. He defended the Australian Open in 2025 and won Wimbledon, ending the season with another ATP Finals title. That year also included a three-month period of ineligibility under a WADA case-resolution agreement. WADA accepted that he had no intent to cheat and gained no performance benefit from the unknowing exposure, while finding responsibility for his entourage’s negligence. The 2026 season added Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome, followed by a successful Wimbledon defence and a fifth major. His September withdrawal from Beijing means the current profile does not turn an anticipated return into a result. Beyond competition, he has contributed to an illustrated tennis manual and spoken-word recording with Andrea Bocelli, appeared in Forza Jannik and launched his own Unfiltered series. His foundation supports children through education and sport. Direct interviews document family food, changing reading habits, a recent song and a sponsored skincare account. His publicly acknowledged relationship with Laila Hasanovic is kept distinct from their photographed companionship with her dog Snoopy.

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Connected people

ConnectionHanspeter SinnerFather who introduced him to tennis.

ConnectionSiglinde SinnerMother in his official biography.

ConnectionMark SinnerBrother named by ATP.

Jannik Sinner practising before the US Open, August 25, 2024 — Profile image · Hameltion; cropped by Babu / CC BY-SA 4.0

NewNews25 Sept 2026

A Beijing withdrawal, with the return still pending

The September 25 report says an ongoing knee injury keeps him out. It records no competition since Wimbledon.

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2026

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Wimbledon defended against Zverev
The four-set final brings a fifth major and a second consecutive Wimbledon title.
12 Jul 2026Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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Broadcast
A match-day interview
La Roche-Posay supplies his preparation and personal-care account.
1 Jul 2026Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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Broadcast
Unfiltered opens a personal video series
The first Q&A episode introduces a series powered by Allianz, on his verified channel.
3 Apr 2026Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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Award
A third Fans’ Favourite singles award
The person-specific ATP report confirms the 2025 win after earlier recognition in 2023 and 2024.
12 Dec 2025Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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Project
An education and sport foundation unveiled
The Milan event introduces partnerships with Global Partnership for Education and Südtirol Sporthilfe.
19 Sept 2025Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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Project
Spoken words join Andrea Bocelli’s singing
The Decca release pairs Sinner’s motivational words with Bocelli’s voice, with a companion music video.
20 Jun 2025Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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Broadcast
Forza Jannik follows an Italian tennis rise
The Australian Open’s documentary features Sinner as himself; the exact IMDb title and cast record agree.
5 Jan 2025Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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The first Italian singles world No.1
The June 2024 announcement marks a rise from his first ranking entry in 2018 to the top of the sport.
10 Jun 2024Original source checked · 2026-10-02
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Selected Credits

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Year	Title	Role
2026	Indian WellsSingles	Champion
2026	MiamiSingles	Champion
2026	Monte-CarloSingles	Champion
2026	MadridSingles	Champion
2026	RomeSingles	Champion

Timeline

2001—2026

2001Born in San Candido, South Tyrol.
YouthBegins tennis at seven alongside skiing and football.
TeensCommits to tennis at thirteen and moves to Bordighera.
2018Enters the ATP rankings.
2019Breaks into the top 100 and wins Next Gen ATP Finals.
2020Wins his maiden ATP title at Sofia and reaches the Roland-Garros quarterfinal.
2021Adds first ATP 500 championship and a top 10 season finish.
2021Wins Atlanta doubles with Opelka.
2022Contributes to Panini’s illustrated tennis manual.
2023Wins Toronto, his first Masters title.
2023Helps Italy win the Davis Cup.
20242024-01-28: First Australian Open.
20242024-06-10: Becomes the first Italian singles world No.1.
20242024-09-08: US Open title.
20242024-11-17: ATP Finals.
20242024-11-24: Italy defends Davis Cup.
20252025-01-05: Features in the Australian Open documentary Forza Jannik.
20252025-01-26: Australian Open defence.
20252025-02-15: A case resolution sets three months of ineligibility.
20252025-06-20: Contributes spoken words to Polvere e Gloria.
20252025-07-13: First Wimbledon.
20252025-09-19: ATP reports the Milan foundation unveiling.
20252025-11-16: ATP Finals defence.
20252025-12-12: Receives Fans’ Favourite singles again.
20262026-04-03: Starts Jannik Sinner Unfiltered.
20262026-05-17: Rome, spring sequence completed.
20262026-07-12: Defends Wimbledon and claims his fifth major.
20262026-09-25: Withdraws from Beijing; competition return remains pending.

A Beijing withdrawal, with the return still pending

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Wimbledon defended against Zverev

A match-day interview

Unfiltered opens a personal video series

A third Fans’ Favourite singles award

An education and sport foundation unveiled

Spoken words join Andrea Bocelli’s singing

Forza Jannik follows an Italian tennis rise

The first Italian singles world No.1