Sinner’s Remarkable Consistency Against Lower-Ranked Opponents
Jannik Sinner has reached a milestone few players achieve—he has now won 50 consecutive matches against players ranked outside the Top 20. The Italian has not lost to anyone ranked below No. 20 since his defeat in Cincinnati last year, making him the only player in the ATP Top 10 to maintain such a streak.
Sinner’s 6-2, 7-6(6) quarterfinal victory over No. 37 Jiri Lehecka in Beijing on Monday achieved several milestones:
- 10th Semifinal of the Year: Sinner’s deep run into tournaments continues, making his 10th semifinal in 2024, with a solid record of 6-3 in the first nine.
- 14-Match Winning Streak: His win over Lehecka extended his active winning streak to 14 matches, including title runs in Cincinnati (4-0) and the US Open (7-0).
- 58th Win of the Season: Sinner now leads the ATP Tour in wins for the year with 58, surpassing Alexander Zverev, who trails him with 57.
Impressive 50-0 Record Against Non-Top 20 Players
With his win against Lehecka, Sinner’s record against players ranked outside the Top 20 stands at a staggering 50-0. He has been perfect against such opponents in 2024 (40-0), and his streak began last year after losing to Dusan Lajovic, who was ranked No. 66, in Cincinnati on August 16th, 2023—411 days ago.
For perspective, here is how the current ATP Top 10 players have fared against non-Top 20 players since the start of last year’s US Open:
- No. 1 Jannik Sinner: 50-0
- No. 2 Alexander Zverev: 56-7
- No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz: 38-6
- No. 4 Novak Djokovic: 33-4
- No. 5 Daniil Medvedev: 40-5
- No. 6 Andrey Rublev: 45-16
- No. 7 Taylor Fritz: 39-12
- No. 8 Hubert Hurkacz: 51-10
- No. 9 Casper Ruud: 46-16
- No. 10 Grigor Dimitrov: 41-6
Sinner’s consistency against lower-ranked opponents sets him apart from his peers, highlighting his exceptional level of play and focus in these matchups.
Sinner Eyes 51st Consecutive Win Against Non-Top 20
Sinner will aim to continue his streak as he faces No. 96-ranked Bu Yunchaokete of China in the semifinals of the Beijing tournament on Tuesday. A win would further extend his streak and move him one step closer to another title in an already standout season.
