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Jannik Sinner Returns to Tennis with Low Expectations After Doping Ban

Posted : 05 May 2025

Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1, shared on Monday that he is approaching the Italian Open with modest expectations as he makes his return to competition after serving a three-month doping ban. In February, Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, accepting a suspension after an anabolic agent, clostebol, was found in his system due to massages from his physiotherapist.

 

 The Italian tennis star, who has not played since his Australian Open victory in January, is now focused on putting the doping controversy behind him and gearing up for the French Open later in May.

 

The 23-year-old was allowed to resume training on April 13, with his suspension officially ending on May 4. Despite missing a significant portion of the season, Sinner will retain his top ranking for the Italian Open following an early defeat by Alexander Zverev at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

 

Reflecting on his return, Sinner admitted that his expectations for the Italian Open are low, especially when it comes to his performance. He explained that the true assessment of his current form would come after his first match, where he hopes to gauge his progress and get a clearer picture of his level.

 

Looking back on the past year, Sinner acknowledged the difficulty he faced, particularly during the Australian Open, where he struggled. He mentioned that the break, although not planned, was beneficial for him.

 

However, he admitted that returning to competitive tennis brought some physical challenges, such as hand blisters, as his body adjusted to the demands of the sport again. Despite these setbacks, Sinner expressed relief that the doping saga is behind him and that he's eager to return to the court.

 

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