Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter from Miami, and I’m super excited to share the latest updates from the world of tennis. Whether you’re a junior player looking to make it big or just a fan of the game, there’s always something new and exciting happening.
Let’s dive into the highlights of Jannik Sinner’s incredible season. The Italian ace has been on fire, reaching his eighth final in 2024 and aiming to win his seventh title of the year. After losing the final in Beijing to Carlos Alcaraz in an epic battle, Sinner didn’t lose heart. Instead, he returned stronger than ever, showcasing his best tennis at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai.
Sinner’s journey to the top hasn’t been without challenges. He eliminated Ben Shelton, taking revenge on last year’s defeat in China, before defeating Daniil Medvedev and Tomas Machac. With his victory today, Sinner secured the mathematical certainty to close 2024 as the world number one ATP ranking. The US Open champion deserved this goal, having been by far the most consistent player this season. Sinner has won over 60 matches this year and suffered only six defeats, including three from his big rival Alcaraz.
An outstanding milestone in Sinner’s career is his consistency and mental strength. Despite facing a doping case that could have derailed his season, he maintained the necessary concentration on the tennis court. During a press conference, Sinner opened up about his amazing season: “I always try to improve as a player. For me, it depends on how you start the season. If you start well, you have much more confidence throughout the year. I try to stay there in every match, trying to find the solution.”
Sinner is also making history as the first Italian ever to close the year as the world number one. “It’s a good feeling,” he said. “I’m very happy to have achieved it. It has been an incredible season for me, and it’s not over yet. Tomorrow a great final awaits me, my first final here in Shanghai. Being the world number one at the end of the year is a dream. It’s very good for Italy because it is a great country; we have everything we need: mountains, beaches, different mentalities… I am very proud to be Italian, to give something back to the fans.”
After the tournament in Shanghai, Sinner will fly to Saudi Arabia for the ‘Six Kings Slam’ alongside Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz, Medvedev, and Rune. Sinner will face Medvedev in his first match in Saudi Arabia, while the winner of that match awaits 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in the semifinals.
The Italian ace won’t defend last year’s title in Vienna as he prepares for the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 and the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. Sinner has played at a very high level this year, never dropping out of the quarterfinals in all tournaments he has played. Although he doesn’t have the game peaks of his great rival Alcaraz, Sinner’s consistency and mental strength allow him to win even on days when he doesn’t express his best tennis.
Speaking with Eurosport, seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander praised young champions like Sinner and Alcaraz: “To me, it’s up there with the absolute best sporting events ever. It keeps happening every single time they play. They come up with suspense, they come up with entertainment. What you see with them is that the match can go any direction. Either of them can win. Neither of them are intimidated by the other person. There are momentum changes in their matches just like any other tennis match, but they don’t last that long. They last for five or ten minutes maximum, and then the other guy comes back and does something, and then he’s back on top. They are following in the footsteps of the ‘Big Three’ in terms of level.”
In anticipation of the results of the last part of the season, it is safe to say that 2024 by Jannik Sinner is one of the best seasons of the modern era. The Italian ace has shown that he can really make history in this sport.
If you want, you can check out the news where I found it [here](https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Jannik_Sinner/148959/jannik-sinner-s-2024-is-among-the-best-seasons-ever/).
Yours truly,
Mia
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