Jannik Sinner’s Bagel Factory Keeps on Producing

Jannik Sinner isn’t just winning matches this season; he’s baking bagels at a rate the ATP Tour hasn’t seen. The World no. 1 has already notched seven 6-0 set wins, more than any other player on the circuit. His annihilation of Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in Cincinnati took his tally to seven for the season.

What makes this even more remarkable? Sinner has done it while playing far fewer matches than his nearest challengers.

Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur, two of the game’s fiercest competitors, have each dished out six bagels this year, but they’ve had far more opportunities to do so. Alcaraz has played 24 more matches than Sinner, while de Minaur has stepped on court 19 more times.

This efficiency paints a clear picture: when Sinner wins, he wins big. His ability to dominate sets isn’t just about raw power, though his booming baseline game certainly helps. It’s also about precision, composure, and the ruthless mentality he has developed over the past 18 months. Once he gets his teeth into a match, opponents find it almost impossible to wrestle momentum back.

For tennis fans, a 6-0 set can be a double-edged sword; thrilling for those who admire surgical dominance, but brutal to watch for those rooting for the player on the receiving end. In Sinner’s case, these scorelines are becoming part of his signature. The Italian has built a reputation for taking control early, pouncing on any sign of weakness, and never letting up until the set is over.

The stats also hint at the depth of Sinner’s dominance in 2025. While others grind through tight scorelines, he’s been able to wrap up sets quickly, conserving energy for the business end of tournaments, a key advantage in an already gruelling season.

With the year still far from over, the question remains how many more bagels will Sinner serve before the season ends. If his current pace is anything to go by, opponents might want to brace themselves because in 2025, Sinner’s kitchen is always open.