Sinner Defies History: 16 Tie-Breaks Won Out of 19 in 2025
World tennis is witnessing the emergence of a historic figure. Jannik Sinner, hailing from San Candido, doesn't just impress with his technique or physique: he is becoming an undisputed master of tie-breaks.
Sinner, 4th best percentage in history
Contrary to popular belief that presents tie-breaks as a lottery, Sinner proves that strategy, composure, and mental precision make the difference.
His statistics speak for themselves: 104 wins against 59 losses in his career during tie-breaks, an impressive 63.8% success rate.
To put this in perspective, Roger Federer holds the record with 65.4%, followed by Novak Djokovic at 65.2% and Arthur Ashe (65%). Meanwhile, his rival Carlos Alcaraz ranks 7th (62.3%).
Of course, the top two don't have the same number of matches played, so this should be taken with a grain of salt.
16 out of 19 in 2025
The year 2025 has been particularly exceptional for the Italian.
Out of 19 tie-breaks played, he won 16, losing only to Alcaraz in epic confrontations at Roland-Garros and Rome.
And this ability to perform in crucial moments isn't just a matter of physical talent: it reflects the mental maturity of a player capable of handling extreme pressure.
Finally, if Sinner continues on this trajectory, he could soon rival the biggest names in tennis and establish himself as the historic king of tie-breaks.
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