Just a year ago, few could have predicted that Jannik Sinner would find himself in such a remarkable position heading into 2024. The Italian sensation had already begun to shine in the closing months of the previous season, clinching titles at two ATP 500 events in Beijing and Vienna, and making a resounding mark by reaching the finals of the Nitto ATP Finals held in Turin.
Sinner’s crowning achievement of 2023 was undoubtedly guiding Italy to victory in the Davis Cup after a lengthy drought, delivering an extraordinary performance against none other than Novak Djokovic in the pivotal match of the finals in Málaga. Overcoming a staggering three match points against the 24-time Grand Slam champion was a feat that solidified Sinner’s growing reputation in the tennis world.
This year, the 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria has reached unprecedented heights, becoming a dominant force in the sport. With over 60 victories to his name and only six defeats, he has proved nearly invincible on hard courts. As if this wasn’t impressive enough, Sinner has bagged two Grand Slam titles and three Masters 1000 titles, etching his name in the annals of Italian tennis history.
Fresh off his triumph at the Shanghai Masters 1000 and the prestigious ‘Six Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia, Sinner is back in Monte Carlo fine-tuning his game for the final stretch of the season. Next week, he will head to Paris-Bercy for the last Masters 1000 of the year, which will also serve as a crucial warm-up for the Nitto ATP Finals and the Davis Cup Finals.
While a doping controversy has somewhat overshadowed his stellar season, it has done little to deter Sinner from performing at an elite level on the court. His impressive 2024 campaign has seen him evolve from a promising talent on the cusp of the Top Ten to the undisputed World No. 1, showcasing a gulf in class above his rivals.
This year alone, Sinner has not only achieved two Grand Slam victories but has also captured several Masters 1000 titles and additional tournaments, making him the highest-ranked Italian player in history. This record looks set to stand at least until next season, yet it feels as though Sinner is just getting started. Recent triumphs, including the lucrative Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, have propelled his earnings to staggering heights—an impressive $6 million from just three matches.
In total, Sinner has amassed an impressive €16.6 million in earnings throughout 2024, with the season far from complete. If he continues this trajectory, he may very well eclipse the long-standing record for the highest prize money earned in a single season, currently held by the legendary Novak Djokovic.
In 2017, Djokovic raked in an astounding €17.85 million, a record that has remained unbroken for seven years despite escalating prize money in the sport. The season isn’t finished yet, with both the Masters 1000 in Paris-Bercy and the ATP Finals in Turin yet to come. Winning the French tournament could net Sinner nearly a million euros, but the real prize lies in the ATP Finals, where an undefeated victory could see him pocket a staggering €4.4 million.
In a candid interview with DAZN in Saudi Arabia, Sinner shared some humorous anecdotes from filming the trailer for the Six Kings Slam: ‘If you look closely, I’m the only one sweating! The heat was intense, and we shot it just before Wimbledon—what a strenuous experience, yet such fun!’
Despite the overwhelming excitement surrounding the event, it hasn’t been without controversy. Many fans and experts have raised eyebrows over the lavish prize money awarded to participants. Each player received $1.5 million just for showing up in Saudi Arabia, while Sinner’s victory added an astonishing $6 million to his bank account—an amount that surpasses what he earned for his victories at both the Australian Open and US Open combined.
