Jannik Sinner Joins Elite Company Of 'The Big Four'! Becomes Just Fifth Player In History To...

Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 18:21 IST

Jannik Sinner surpasses 12,000 points in ATP Rankings, joining Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, and Murray.

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Jannik Sinner’s ascent to the pinnacle of men’s tennis continues to redefine the sport’s current landscape.

With his recent performance pushing him past the 12,000-point mark in the ATP Rankings, Sinner has achieved a feat reserved for the sport’s all-time greats.

He becomes just the fifth player in the history of the ATP rankings to surpass 12,000 points in a single season, joining an elite group that includes Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray — the members of tennis’s revered “Big Four."

For nearly two decades, Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, and Murray dominated tennis both numerically and symbolically, their points totals often reflecting seasons of near-invincibility.

Now, Sinner’s inclusion among them marks a turning point, symbolizing the arrival of a new era with him at the forefront.

A Rare Benchmark of Dominance

To understand the significance of Sinner’s achievement, it’s essential to grasp the rarity of the 12,000-point benchmark.

The ATP rankings system awards players points based on their performance over the past 52 weeks, with major tournaments such as Grand Slams and Masters 1000s offering the most. Crossing 12,000 points typically requires a player to win multiple Grand Slams, dominate Masters events, and show consistency across all surfaces.

Federer was the first to break through that barrier during his peak dominance in the mid-2000s. Djokovic later raised the ceiling further, setting the all-time record with 16,950 points in 2015 — a season many consider the greatest in the sport’s history. Nadal, known for his clay-court supremacy, joined the club during his 2013 resurgence. Murray’s landmark 2016 season, capped by his year-end No. 1 finish and Olympic gold medal, saw him enter this exclusive club as well.

Now, in 2025, Sinner’s name appears on that same list, after his triumph at Wimbledon.

The Road to 12,000

Since winning his first Grand Slam at the 2024 Australian Open, Sinner has established himself as a complete player — lethal from the baseline, confident on serve, and tactically astute. His rise was further validated by a runner-up finish at Roland Garros, and most recently, by lifting the Wimbledon trophy, becoming the first Italian man to win the title at the All England Club.

Beyond the majors, Sinner has been a force at the Masters 1000 level and in ATP 500 events, reaching multiple finals and showing a remarkable ability to adapt to different opponents and surfaces. He has defeated each of his top rivals — including Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Djokovic — in critical matches, further proving that his ranking is no statistical fluke.

Siddarth Sriram

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