Jannik Sinner nearly quit tennis due to financial strain, vowing to retire if not ranked in the top 200 by age 23–24. He began earning at 18, fueling his rise to Italy’s top-ranked player.

World No. 1 and defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner says he’s “not 100% yet" for the start of the tournament but expects to be ready “in a couple of days.” Sinner suffered from a virus at the Cincinnati Open that forced him to retire down 5-0 to rival Carlos Alcaraz in Monday’s final.

Jannik Sinner revealed he would have quit tennis had he not broken into the top 200 rankings before turning 24., Tennis, Times Now

Sinner addresses his state after retiring in the Cincinnati final and withdrawing from the US Open mixed doubles.

Jannik Sinner revealed he once planned to quit tennis by age 23 due to a promise he made to his parents. Now at 24, the Italian has already won three Grand Slams, reached World No.1, and is set to defend his US Open crown.

Questions about Jannik Sinner’s fitness arose after he retired during the final of the Cincinnati Open against Carlos Alcaraz towards the end of the first set. The concerns intensified when Sinner sub

It felt like tennis had delivered the perfect script—world No. 1 Jannik Sinner versus world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in a Masters 1000 final. Both had torn through the draw in Cincinnati, barely breaking a sweat, setting up the dream clash fans had been waiting for.

Jannik Sinner holds an 88-28 record at a Masters 1000 level, claiming four titles from eight finals. While trailing to Carlos Alcaraz in the number of shields on his CV, the Italian is a proud owner of one of the finest streaks at this level.

Once touted as a future World No.1, tennis star Holger Rune has not lived up to the expectations. The Danish player has struggled with form in recent months, despite enjoying a brilliant run during his early years on the ATP Tour.