Sinner keeps up the good work: Makes it 18 wins in a row and remains undefeated in 2024

Jannik Sinner‘s dominance in the tennis circuit continues to astound observers this year. Ranked number three globally, the Italian standout has been delivering a performance that is unparalleled.

His triumphs in both Australia and Rotterdam serve as testimony: two tournaments entered, two titles seized, and an unbroken streak in 2024 with a remarkable tally of 15 victories. This remarkable run commenced earlier, back in November 2023, when he hoisted the Davis Cup with Italy.

Since then, the transalpine athlete has accumulated an impressive 18 consecutive victories, the latest being a confident win against American Ben Shelton (world number 18) in the eighth round of Indian Wells, achieved in just 98 minutes with a score of 7-6 (7/4) and 6-1.

The prospect of an unbeaten run of such magnitude is indeed intimidating. Should all go according to plan for Sinner and Alcaraz in Indian Wells, their paths may intersect in the semi-finals, setting the stage for an anticipated clash.

This potential final encounter, between two friends and top contenders, is widely anticipated as the pivotal moment of the tournament, especially after Novak Djokovic‘s unexpected early exit in the third round.

What has made Sinner’s year so impressive?

Since September 2023, the Italian has notched up an impressive record of 38 victories with just three defeats: the first against his most recent adversary, Ben Shelton, at the Shanghai Masters 1000, followed by a loss to Alex de Minaur in the last 16 of the Paris Masters 1000, and the last, on November 19, 2023, against Djokovic in the final of the ATP Finals.

However, Sinner managed to vanquish this thorn in his side at the Australian Open, soundly defeating the Serb in the semi-finals and ultimately securing victory in Melbourne.

Sinner‘s humility and perseverance are evident throughout his journey. Recognizing the challenge of winning 18 matches in a row, especially at his age, he remains grounded and focused on the task at hand.

Speaking at a post-match press conference following his advancement to the quarter-finals of Indian Wells, the young Italian expressed his humility.

“I never take things for granted. Every tournament, every match, you go out there trying to do your best, trying to stay mentally focused. That’s what I try to do. Every day there’s a different opponent,” he declared.

Despite his lofty ranking, Sinner remains dedicated to improving his game, particularly in the area of serving. He acknowledges that youth affords him the opportunity for growth and development, especially physically, enabling him to enhance his serve over time.

At 22 years old, Sinner‘s unprecedented winning streak puts him in rare company, comparable only to the likes of Rafael Nadal.

Nadal, at the age of 19, achieved a remarkable 24 consecutive victories in 2005, a feat that Sinner now approaches with each successive win.

Nadal‘s reign on clay, during which he remained unbeaten from the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 to his first Roland Garros crown, stands as a testament to his dominance during that period.