World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has added a notable entry to his rapidly growing list of career accomplishments. The Italian star recently achieved the rare feat of reaching a Grand Slam final on all three primary tennis surfaces: hard courts, clay, and grass.
This significant milestone places him in an exceptionally exclusive historical group. Since 1995, Sinner becomes only the fifth male player to accomplish this versatile `surface sweep`. The other four members of this rather distinguished club? None other than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray. Yes, Sinner has officially crashed the party of the fabled `Big Four` when it comes to demonstrating deep runs across tennis`s most prestigious stages.
Speaking about joining such esteemed company, Sinner offered a characteristically grounded perspective after his latest surface final appearance at Wimbledon. “It`s good company, amazing,” he remarked, acknowledging the caliber of the players alongside him in the record books.
More importantly, Sinner views the statistic not just as a number, but as tangible validation of his ongoing development as a player. “This achievement shows I`m growing as a player on all surfaces,” he stated, emphasizing that the numerical milestone is secondary to the developmental progress it represents. He stressed the continuous nature of his journey, stating, “More important is to move forward, keep working.”
Sinner specifically highlighted his significant evolution on grass, a surface where he openly admits past struggles. “On this surface [grass] I had a lot of problems when I started five years ago. I couldn`t even move well.” His evident improvement, culminating in a Wimbledon final appearance, is proof that the diligent effort is paying off. He sees it all as “part of the process,” leading him to feel “very happy” with his current trajectory.
Reaching the final stage of Grand Slams across disparate surfaces demands a unique blend of power, movement, strategy, and adaptability. For Sinner, this accomplishment underscores precisely why he currently occupies the top spot in the world rankings. It serves as a clear signal that his game is becoming increasingly complete, capable of contending for the biggest titles regardless of the court beneath his feet.
While joining the `Big Four` in any statistical category is inherently noteworthy and provides a clear benchmark of elite performance, for Sinner, it seems primarily a confirmation that the focused work on every facet of his game, and on every surface, is yielding the desired results. The process continues, but the evidence of its success is mounting, one major final on every surface at a time.
Ellis Thorne 
Percy Harlow