Italian Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri reveals the heartwarming agreement made with Jannik Sinner before the final
Jannik Sinner has completed one of the most dominant tennis seasons in history after winning the Davis Cup for the second time.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner led Italy to defend their Davis Cup title with a dominant win over the Netherlands. In the final singles match of the tie, the 23-year-old defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6, 6-2, capping off one of the most impressive seasons in recent history.
Italian Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri expressed immense pride in his team’s achievements. He also shared details about a pact he made with Sinner before heading to Malaga for the Davis Cup final.
We wanted to make history by winning twice in a row. I think of Matteo who couldn’t play this year: we made a pact with Jannik, we wanted to come back here and win with him. It was possible thanks to everyone’s work, and also thanks to Arnaldi and Cobolli who helped us get here.
Filippo Volandri said on Ubitennis
Matteo Berrettini has experienced a rollercoaster year, despite the steady progress of Italian tennis. The 28-year-old missed Italy’s Davis Cup victory last year due to injuries and fitness issues.
Although Berrettini returned in 2024, there were questions about whether he could regain the form that took him to the Wimbledon final in 2021. However, he played a key role in Italy’s Davis Cup triumph this year.
Jannik Sinner’s mouth-watering prize money revealed after Davis Cup triumph
Jannik Sinner capped off an incredible 2024 season by helping Italy win the Davis Cup for the second year in a row. His efforts earned him a final prize to end the year on a high note. Before the Davis Cup, Sinner had already won $16,914,035 in prize money.
The Davis Cup champions shared $2,678,571, which could be divided among the team members and captain Filippo Volandri for his leadership.
If the team splits the prize money equally, each player will receive about $382,653. Sinner likely earned at least $300,000 for his singles and doubles victories in Malaga during the tournament. This would push his total prize money for 2024 far beyond Novak Djokovic‘s record $21,146,145 from 2015. Official records may not confirm it, but Sinner’s earnings are among the highest ever.
Sinner’s winnings for 2024 surpass $17 million from official events alone, placing him second in all-time earnings for a single year. Adding his $7.5 million prize from the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia, his total income makes 2024 the most financially successful year in men’s tennis history, albeit unofficially.
Big paydays like Sinner’s could soon become common for top players. Events like the Six Kings Slam and increased ATP Finals prize money are raising the sport’s financial stakes. With the ATP Finals staying in Turin until 2030, players earning over $20 million in a season might be the new standard.
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