Jannik Sinner’s dominant performance at the 2024 ATP Finals has drawn widespread acclaim, with former World No. 1 Andy Roddick particularly impressed by the Italian’s form. Sinner, who entered the tournament as the top seed and on an incredible run of 22 wins in 23 matches, went undefeated in Turin, not dropping a single set across five matches. His consistency and ruthlessness against some of the best players in the world set him apart.
Group Stage Mastery
Sinner cruised through the group stage with commanding wins:
- Alex de Minaur: 6-3, 6-4
- Taylor Fritz: 6-4, 6-4
- Daniil Medvedev: 6-3, 6-4
Knockout Dominance
In the semifinals, he dismantled Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2, and capped off the tournament with another victory over Taylor Fritz in the final, 6-4, 6-4.
Roddick’s Praise
Andy Roddick, speaking on his podcast Served with Andy Roddick, described Sinner’s performances as “a joke,” marveling at how effortlessly he dispatched world-class players with junior-level scorelines. Roddick noted the rarity of such dominance at the ATP Finals, typically known for closely contested matches.
A Historic Season for Sinner
Sinner’s stellar 2024 season includes:
- Two Grand Slam titles: Australian Open and US Open
- Three Masters 1000s: Miami, Cincinnati, and Shanghai
- Two ATP 500 titles: Rotterdam and Halle
- The ATP Finals crown
- A current bid to defend Italy’s Davis Cup title.
Davis Cup Challenge
Sinner is now gearing up for the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, where Italy faces Argentina in the quarterfinals. If successful, this could mark his ninth title of the season, further cementing his status as the dominant force in men’s tennis this year.
