The Italian has already outlined the tournaments he will play next year, but a possible disqualification could change his plans

Jannik Sinner has certainly been the best player in the world this season. The young Italian ace has not only refined his game by continuing the progress made in the second half of 2023, but has become an almost unstoppable player on all surfaces. His numbers in 2024 indicate that his year was among the best of the modern era.

Jannik Sinner did a lot of winning this year. At times, it felt like the Italian tennis superstar won everything. While that isn't quite right, Sinner did finish the year as the World No. 1 with a record of 70-6 and eight singles titles (including two Grand Slams).

Italy's Jannik Sinner, center, holds the Davis Cup trophy by teammates after the final between Netherlands and Italy at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, as Italy wins its second consecutive Davis Cup title, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Credit: AP/Manu Fernandez

The Italian tennis player, despite an extraordinary 2024, has been sensationally excluded from the nominations for the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, probably due to the doping case involving him

Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title.

Jannik Sinner capped an outstanding season by guiding Italy to a second successive Davis Cup title. The world number one defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2) 6-2 in Malaga to secure a 2-0 victory for the defending champions against the Netherlands.