Jannik Sinner becomes first player to qualify for 2024 Nitto ATP Finals

  • Posted: Aug 10, 2024

Jannik Sinner was handed a double reward when he advanced to the Omnium Banque National présenté par Rogers quarter-finals on Friday. By doing so, the Italian became the first player to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.

The World No. 1 in the PIF ATP Ranking, Sinner will make his second consecutive appearance and third overall at the prestigious season finale in Turin, which this year will take place from 10-17 November. After making his event debut as an alternate in 2021, Sinner last year charged to the final in front of his home fans at Inalpi Arena, where he ultimately fell to Novak Djokovic.

The 22-year-old Italian began his year by lifting his maiden major trophy at the Australian Open. He then won an indoor hard-court ATP 500 in Rotterdam, became an ATP Masters 1000 champion for the second time in Miami, and clinched his first tour-level grass title in Halle.

Alongside winning a Tour-leading four titles this season, Sinner made history on 10 June after Roland Garros, where he reached the semi-finals. He rose above Djokovic to become the first Italian No. 1 in PIF ATP Rankings history.

Now 44-4 for the season after defeating Alejandro Tabilo in Montreal, Sinner will try to continue extending his lead in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin over second-placed Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian currently owns 6,400 points, 450 clear of Alcaraz. Sinner is chasing the coveted ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF honour.

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