Jannik Sinner, the rising star of Italian tennis, has been making waves in the tennis world with his remarkable talent and rapid climb in the rankings. Following his outstanding performance in the 2023 season, he emerged as a strong contender for a Grand Slam victory in 2024. Sinner lived up to the expectations and clinched his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2024 Australian Open. As the current world No. 1, he made history by becoming the first Italian man to achieve the most wins in a season in the Open Era.
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The Rise of Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner is a force to be reckoned with, boasting an impressive 14 ATP singles titles and a doubles trophy. He secured his place in tennis history by winning the 2020 Sofia Open, establishing himself as the youngest player to claim five ATP singles titles since Novak Djokovic in 2007 and the youngest to win six singles ATP doubles titles since 2008. His dominance continued as he triumphed at the Rotterdam Open 2024, defeating Alex De Minaur in the final, and added another title to his name by overcoming Grigor Dimitrov to win the Miami Open in March 2024. Sinner's prowess on the court is unmatched.
Sinner's Source of Wealth
Jannik Sinner's net worth is estimated to be $15 million as of 2024, with his primary sources of income being tennis prize money and endorsement deals. Tennis prize money is Sinner's major source of income, with his career prize money totalling $22.6 million as of June 2024.
Until May 2019, Sinner was sponsored by Head, an American-Dutch sports and clothing company, for his on-court attire. After that, he partnered with Nike, an American sponsor. However, he is still endorsed by Head for his racquets.
Sinner became a brand ambassador for Rolex in 2020, joining Lavazza, Parmigiano Reggiano, Technogym, and Alfa Romeo. However, details regarding his income from these endorsements are not yet known.
US Open Crown to add to Sinner's Wealth
In the 51st year of the US Open offering equal prize money for both men and women, the singles champions will each receive $3.6 million this year. This marks the first time that players exiting in the first round of the main draw will receive $100,000. The runners-up will earn $1.8 million at the Flushing Meadows tournament this year.
This means Jannik Sinner's Tennis Prize money could rise to around $ 24 million dollars if he manages to lift his maiden US Crown.
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