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Jannik Sinner, the rising 22-year-old Italian tennis sensation, is making waves in the tennis world as he secures a spot in the prestigious ATP Finals. After winning the recently concluded China Open, Sinner almost made it clear that he had secured a reservation for the ATP Finals. Currently playing in the Shanghai Masters, he has been maintaining his top form while looking to add more glory to his name.

As he celebrates this achievement of making it through to the ATP Finals, Sinner takes a moment to look back at his journey and take inspiration from the tennis legends who once graced the same stage. In the video, he talks about his childhood admiration for the ‘Big 4’ and how they have helped him conquer this milestone.

Jannik Sinner revisits the ‘Big 4’ memory after making it through to the ATP Finals

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Sinner, in a recent interview, revealed his excitement at the prospect of competing in the ATP Finals, a tournament he had followed closely in his younger years. He remembers the era of the ‘Big 4’ – Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray – competing at this elite event in London. For a young Sinner, watching these iconic figures battle it out on the court was a source of immense inspiration.

“It’s incredible. I started to watch when they played in London. It was the Famous 4. Rafa, Roger, Novak, & Andy.. I’ve watched this. It’s very exciting.. It’s at the end of the year so anything can happen,” said Jannik Sinner while talking about the Big 4 in tennis.

Thus, Sinner’s revelation gives an insight into the fact that anything can happen if one has the courage to pursue his dreams. Jannik Sinner, who once watched some of the big names in action play for the coveted title will now be taking part in the tournament as one of the top contenders.

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Sinner becomes the fourth player to qualify for the ATP Finals

The Nitto ATP Finals will be held between November 12-19. With qualification on the line, some of the best players in the world have set their eyes as they make sure to secure the qualification for the year-ending tournament. However, only 4 players have been able to secure qualification for the finals.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Daniil Medvedev were the only players to have secured their qualification. Now Jannik Sinner has also joined the elites as he will be looking to contest against some of the best names in the world and grab the trophy.

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With only 4 spots remaining, who will now join them and secure their spots in the finals? Do let us know in the comments below!

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