Jannik Sinner’s 2024 season has been a wild ride! Despite facing allegations about using performance enhancers and battling several health issues, he’s still fighting hard. The world No. 1 has had an amazing year, winning the Australian Open and the U.S. Open, bringing his total Grand Slam tally to three. Additionally, he also shined at the Six Kings Slams and took home the grand prize money of $6 million. But even when he has had some losses, Sinner stays polite and calm on the court, making him a fan favorite. Now it looks like he’s caught the eye of tennis legend Andre Agassi.

Before the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin, Agassi couldn’t help but gush about Sinner. “I love Sinner,” he said, praising his character and down-to-earth nature. Agassi noted, “He is a very good person, very humble, and always attentive to everyone.” One might recall when Sinner playfully picked confetti out of Carlos Alcaraz’s hair during the Six Kings Slams awards, making sure his rival looked sharp in the photographs. Displaying not just a cute moment that showed his caring side, but also contrasting their intense matches that have gone as long as five hours!

And of course, Agassi knows all about being in the spotlight himself. He was famous for his charisma and powerful game. Looking at the fresh talent of the world No. 1, he described Jannik Sinner as someone who draws people in, “It’s easy to get along with him, he is such an interesting person…” But Sinner isn’t just charming as he’s proven himself on the court too. Fans have seen him take on some tough battles against top players like Novak Djokovic, whom he has beaten twice this year, including the Shanghai Masters. Moreover, beating him to the title with a score of 7-6(4) 6-3!

How does he do it, well Agassi summed it up perfectly, “In my life as a tennis player, I always placed great importance on the feeling you get when hitting the ball, and Jannik does it with a level of perfection that I always sought,” he says. Additionally, Sinner has shown remarkable resilience this season, especially amid his dop*** controversy.

It began in March but was ruled out by the ITIA in August, which claimed that his testimony for the entrance of the substance was merely from a spray used by his physiotherapist to heal a wound on his finger. However, the issue resurfaced when WADA appealed a ruling from the ITIA in September during his Asian swing. Through it all, he’s maintained his No.1 position. His determination is impressive, and even Matteo Berrettini’s ex-coach would say his energy is “Monstrous.”

Sinner’s big wins this season get the recognition of ATP-pro Vincenzo Santopadre

By now, everyone knows about Jannik Sinner’s incredible talent. At just 23 years old, his season has been nothing short of a near-perfect winning streak. Even earning him comparisons to the elite Big 3 of tennis. Former ATP pro Vincenzo Santopadre recently praised Sinner’s performance, stating, “In tennis, only one win, and it is quite incredible that one this year has had a monstrous percentage of victories, worthy only of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.” This kind of recognition underscores how far Sinner has come in his young career.

Sinner started competing professionally at the age of 16 and has since clinched several prestigious titles, including his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open and the US Open, along with victories at the Miami Open, Halle Open, and Cincinnati Masters. Over the past seven years, he has climbed the ranks to become the world No. 1. This year marks his third appearance at the ATP Finals.

Even after pulling out of the Paris Masters citing that he caught an intestinal virus. But his coach has since confirmed that the Italian was now fit and ready to compete in Turin. And he made it back on the practice courts ahead of the ATP Finals set to start on November 10th. On Wednesday, he was spotted with Taylor Fritz at the Inalpi Arena’s center court. With this competitive energy and top form, will this be the year Sinner ends with a bang? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!