Sinner proud of special 'consistent trophy'

Jannik Sinner spent his first rest day at the ATP Finals in Turin on Nov 11 collecting the trophy for finishing the year ranked the No. 1 tennis player in the world.

The 23-year-old, who won the Australian and US Opens this campaign, entered the season-ending event already assured of becoming the first Italian to top the ATP year-end rankings.

"It's a very special occasion to share that here in Italy," he said, while also calling himself "very lucky" for having the best people with him.

"I would like to thank you for the support around the world, to thank my team. Without the people who are close to me, who understand me as a person, who I am, it would be very difficult.

"I just heard that my mum was crying, which is something very cute. Only they know from my early age and stages, when I was around 13, how many sacrifices we made as a family.