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Jannik Sinner says becoming World No. 1 ‘has the biggest meaning we have in our sport’

Jannik Sinner is delighted after becoming World No.1 in the PIF ATP rankings. Sinner became the first Italian to rise to the numero uno position in the ATP rankings. The Italian has had a stellar run in the last 12 months and he will look to continue the good show.

Earlier in the season, Sinner won his first Major (the Australian Open) by beating Daniil Medvedev in the final. The youngster recently made it to the semifinals of the Roland Garros but lost to eventual winner Carlos Alcaraz.

“For sure, it means a lot to me. Being World No. 1, it means you had a great year — actually, an incredible year with a lot of success, and obviously [I am] very happy about this,” Sinner told the ATP in Monte-Carlo. “On the other hand, you always have tournaments. You have to play the biggest tournaments. So that’s a huge privilege to be part of, and I’m just looking forward for the next challenges.

“I’m very happy to share this with all my team and the people who are close to me. And I think on the other hand I’m very sure that I can still improve some things and I’m looking forward to it.”

Sinner said it was a dream to become the World No.1 and he has worked really hard on his game. However, at the same time, Sinner wants to hold the position as long as possible, which is going to be another challenge for him.

“I had still in my mind the last match. So for sure, I was happy. And it’s kind of a relief. This is a dream. [It is] what I have dreamed of when I was a little kid. It was only a dream that day. And now that I can say that I’m World No. 1, it means a lot to me. So it took some time, that’s for sure. And it was a very nice feeling,” Sinner said. “Now saying that I’m World No. 1, it’s just amazing. We were talking together and seeing [my family] a little bit emotional and also from my side, it’s amazing.

“World No. 1 is the achievement I was looking for, and obviously now I have to see how much I can stay there.”

“I think it’s the biggest meaning we have in our sport. It’s the best number you can have. This is everyone’s dream, to be in the position,” Sinner said. “Being No. 1 in the world is an achievement that you build in one year’s time. And now obviously, we’ll see how much I can stay there, and then that’s a different challenge.”

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