Two months into the 2026 season, and Jannik Sinner has yet to win a title. That’s a sentence tennis fans would not have imagined reading, especially after what he has done over the last two years.
Sinner entered the 2026 Australian Open as the two-time defending champion. However, he lost to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling semifinal, and his biggest rival, Carlos Alcaraz, eventually won his first title in Melbourne. The Italian then headed to Doha for the ATP 500 Qatar Open, only to be stunned by Jakub Menšík in the quarterfinals.
A recent report by La Gazzetta dello Sport has revealed that Sinner left for Indian Wells, California, the same day he lost in Doha, to prepare for the first Masters 1000 tournament of the season, the BNP Paribas Open. The World No. 2 will be without his coach, Simone Vagnozzi, at Indian Wells, but they will reunite in Miami. Meanwhile, Darren Cahill will guide the former World No. 1 at both events.
Sinner also missed the Sunshine Double last year, as he was serving his three-month suspension in a doping case. Thus, he has no points to defend at Indian Wells and Miami, and he would look to move closer to World No. 1 Alcaraz, who is 3,150 points ahead of the Italian. In 2025, the Spaniard suffered a semifinal loss at Indian Wells and a shocking opening round exit at Miami.
“These Are Moments We All Go Through” – Jannik Sinner Remained Calm Despite Qatar Open Loss
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have dominated the tour over the last two seasons, keeping the last nine Grand Slams among themselves.
Sinner finished the 2024 season with a 73-6 record, winning eight titles, including two Majors. He had another strong season in 2025, finishing with a 58-6 record and six titles, including two Majors.
However, 2026 has not gone to plan for the World No. 2 so far. He has a 7-2 record and has yet to win a title. However, the four-time Grand Slam winner is far from entering panic mode. After his quarterfinal exit in Doha a week ago, Sinner said he was unfazed and that he would bounce back strongly.
“We’re calm, there’s no disaster. We’re working to win as many matches as possible, and these are moments we all go through. I know I’ll be able to get through them; I’ve had worse moments. Maybe it won’t be in Indian Wells or Miami, but I have great faith in what we’re doing and in my team,” Sinner said.
The BNP Paribas Open begins on March 4.
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