Fans Pick Jannik Sinner as the People's Champion for a Third Straight Year

Award and Fan Reception

Jannik Sinner continues to win not only on court but also in the hearts of fans, with the Italian star taking six titles on the 2025 tour and being named the most beloved male player by the Tennis Professionals Association for the third consecutive year.

In a message to supporters via the association’s site, Sinner thanked the fans and said the recognition means the world to him, especially thanks to their support. He added that the year has been busy, but their energy fuels him on court and he looks forward to next season.

He opened the year well by defending his Australian Open title, and among the 12 tour events he played, he reached the final in all but two (Halle and Shanghai).

2025 Highlights

One of the standout moments came when he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final to claim his first All England Club title, finishing the season world No. 2 behind his Spanish rival, after a 15-match winning streak that included titles in Vienna and Paris, and the season-ending event, as he did not drop a set for the second year running on the path to the crown.

Punchline 1: My calendar can’t keep up with Sinner’s schedule—it’s filed for overtime.

Punchline 2: If trophies could talk, Sinner’s would say, “You’re welcome,” every time he shelves another one for the ball kids.