Italian, Djokovic, Vienna: Everything you always wanted to know about Lorenzo Sonego (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Australian Open

Who is Lorenzo Sonego?

Lorenzo Sonego is an Italian player who competes on the professional tennis circuit. Born on May 11, 1995, Sonego resides in Turin in Italy.

At what age did he first play tennis?

Sonego started playing tennis at the age of 11.

HOW DID LORENZO SONEGO DO AT THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN OPEN?

The Italian had previously never reached the fourth round at the Australian Open, but – in 2025 – he went two steps further and reached the quarter-finals. This was his first quarter-final across the Grand Slams.

Sonego had a sensational run, beating 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka, Andrey Rublev-conqueror Joao Fonseca, Fabian Marozsan, and Learner Tien – who had defeated Daniil Medvedev in an epic five-set match.

Ultimately, in the quarter-finals, Sonego narrowly lost to the big-serving American Ben Shelton, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(4).

what did lorenzo sonego achieve at the winston-salem open?

Lorenzo Sonego won the fourth ATP title of his career – and first in 32 months – at the 2024 Winston-Salem Open. He beat young American Alex Michelson in the final, having not dropped a set all tournanment.

What did Sonego accomplish at the 2023 French Open?

Sonego reached the fourth round of the 2023 French Open after coming from two sets to love down to upset third seed Andrey Rublev. The Italian won 5-7, 0-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 in the third round to score his first career win after losing the first two sets. Sonego had also beaten 30th seed Ben Shelton in the first round in Paris.

The win equalled his best performance in a Grand Slam – he reached the fourth round at Roland-Garros in 2020 and at Wimbledon in 2021.

What is Lorenzo Sonego’s highest ranking?

Sonego’s highest ranking has been No 21 which he achieved in October 2021. His current ranking and ranking history are available on his ATP Tour profile page.

How much prize money has Sonego won in his career?

The Italian has won $$7,333,197 in career prize money as of February 2, 2025. You can find his updated prize money stats on his ATP Tour profile page.

Has Lorenzo Sonego defeated Novak Djokovic?

Sonego defeated world No 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-1 in the quarter-finals of the Erste Bank Open in November 2020. The Italian, who went on to reach the final, became the first lucky loser to beat Djokovic. The match also equalled the fewest games that Djokovic has ever won in a match.

The Serb avenged that defeat when he beat Soengo in the Rome semi-finals in 2021.

How many ATP titles has Sonego won?

Sonego has won four ATP singles title in his career so far.

The Italian saved championship point against Miomir Kecmanovic to win the Antalya Open on grass in 2019 for his first title. He broke into the top 50 for the first time after winning that trophy.

He won his second title in Cagliari on clay in 2021 and his third in Metz on indoor hardcourts in 2022.

After more than two years, Sonego finally claimed his fourth ATP title at the Winston-Salem Open in August 2024, beating Alex Michelson of the US in the final.

What is Sonego’s best performance at a Grand Slam?

Sonego’s best result at a Grand Slam was his quarter-final run at the 2025 Australian Open, losing a four-set match to Ben Shelton.

The Italian also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2021, and Roland Garros in 2020 and 2023.

Does Sonego like playing football?

Sonego claims that if he was not a tennis player, he would have played football. His favourite team is Torino FC, an Italian professional football club based in Turin.

Who are Sonego’s idols?

The Italian grew up idolising Roger Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. He also looked up to football player Ronaldinho.

Who are in Sonego’s family?

Sonego’s father is Giorgio whereas his mother is Federica and sister is Francesca

Who is Sonego’s coach?

Sonego is currently being coached by Fabio Colangelo, as per the ATP Tour website.

Is Sonego on social media?

Sonego has an Instagram account, where he is followed by more than 178,000 followers. The Italian also has his own website.