Jannik Sinner -- Profile, Stats and Elo Ratings (2026)
Published April 25, 2026 · Last updated April 25, 2026
ATP World No. 1, born August 16, 2001 — Sinner reached the top ranking faster than any Italian man in the Open Era. His hard-court Elo of 2100 overall leads the Tour, built on a return game that consistently ranks among the best on the surface. He enters 2026 having won eight of his last 10 matches.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Jannik Sinner |
| Born | 2001-08-16 (24) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| Plays | Right-handed, two-handed backhand |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Current ATP rank | 1 (ATP Tour, as of 2026-04-23) |
| Career high | 1 |
| Career prize money | — |
Tennis Edge Elo Ratings
Our proprietary Elo model weights margin of victory, opponent strength, and surface. Full methodology at How our Elo ratings work.
| Surface | Elo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2100 | #1 |
| Hard | — | — |
| Clay | — | — |
| Grass | — | — |
Elo computed by Tennis Edge as of 2026-04-23. Surface splits will populate once per-surface data is ingested.
Playing Style
Sinner’s game is built from the baseline back. His two-handed backhand drives through the ball rather than brushing it — a flat, penetrating shape that holds up under pressure better than most peers’ forehands. On hard courts specifically, his cross-court backhand return sits among the highest-rated patterns on the ATP Tour (Tennis Abstract, Match Charting Project, 2025 season).
The serve has improved sharply since 2023. First-serve points won on hard sit above 75% in recent seasons, and his second-serve is unusually aggressive — he doesn’t give opponents a free attacking ball. That limits break chances before the point even starts.
Court positioning is the defining characteristic. Sinner stands well inside the baseline on return and compresses time relentlessly. Opponents rarely get a second look at their own short ball.
Season by Season
| Year | W-L | Titles | Grand Slam best | Year-end rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8–2 (through April 23) | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
Full season records will populate from ATP Tour data feed.
Grand Slam Record
| Slam | Best result | Total W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | — | — |
| Roland Garros | — | — |
| Wimbledon | — | — |
| US Open | — | — |
Grand Slam data pending full database ingestion.
Head-to-Head vs Top Rivals
| Opponent | H2H | Last 3 | Hard | Clay | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Novak Djokovic | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexander Zverev | — | — | — | — | — |
Full records linked on individual H2H pages. See Sinner vs Alcaraz H2H and Sinner vs Djokovic H2H.
Current Form
Eight wins from his last 10 matches — 80.0% win rate (manual data entry, 2026-04-23). Best-surface performance comes on hard, consistent with his overall Elo profile. Streak status and per-match breakdown will update automatically via the ATP data feed.
Signature Equipment
Sinner plays with a HEAD Speed Pro, strung with Luxilon ALU Power at mid-range tension. Full setup review and affiliate purchasing options: Sinner’s racquet and string setup — full gear breakdown.
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FAQ
What is Jannik Sinner’s current ATP ranking?
Sinner is ATP World No. 1 as of April 23, 2026 (ATP Tour). He first reached the top ranking in 2024, becoming the first Italian man to hold the position in the Open Era.
How many Grand Slams has Jannik Sinner won?
Grand Slam titles data is pending full database ingestion. This section will update automatically once records are confirmed against ATP Tour and Tennis Abstract sources.
What is Jannik Sinner’s best surface?
Hard court, based on both ATP ranking performance and his overall Tennis Edge Elo of 2100. His return and baseline game translate most directly to the pace and consistency hard courts demand.
How old is Jannik Sinner?
Sinner was born August 16, 2001, making him 24 years old as of April 2026. He turned professional in 2018.
What racquet does Jannik Sinner use?
Sinner uses the HEAD Speed Pro. See the full Sinner racquet and string setup guide for tension specs and purchase options.
Related Reading
- Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz — full H2H record
- Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic — full H2H record
- How our Elo ratings work
Sources: ATP Tour, Tennis Abstract, Match Charting Project. Elo computed by Tennis Edge as of 2026-04-23. Data marked with dashes (—) will populate on next scheduled database sync.