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Jannik Sinner Returns to Action at Rome Open After Doping Suspension

Posted : 06 May 2025

Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis star and world No. 1, is the center of attention at the upcoming Rome Open as he prepares to return to the courts after a controversial doping suspension. Sinner had been away from the game since February, when he agreed to a three-month suspension with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

 

His return was met with enthusiasm, with thousands of fans gathering at the Foro Italico to watch his first training session on Monday, which was even broadcast live by Sky Sport.

 

The 23-year-old's return to action is highly anticipated, especially given his status as a national hero in Italy. His fans have been eager to see him compete again, as he missed last year’s Rome Open due to injury.

 

 Sinner hasn’t played a match since retaining his Australian Open title in January, a win that marked his third Grand Slam victory. Although his time away has left him somewhat rusty, his presence at the Rome Open is a significant moment for both him and his supporters.

 

Despite the challenges, including his rustiness on the clay courts—a surface he has not historically favored—Sinner remains focused on his goals. Only one of his 19 titles has come on clay, but his return to the tournament is more about testing his level ahead of the French Open, which is his main objective.

 

With a bye into the second round, Sinner has time to shake off the rust before facing tougher competition. His rivals, including second-ranked Alexander Zverev, have not managed to close the gap during his absence, giving him some breathing room in the rankings.

 

Reflecting on the controversy surrounding his suspension, Sinner expressed frustration but accepted the WADA-imposed three-month ban rather than risk a longer absence from tennis. He explained that his suspension resulted from accidental contamination, as a physiotherapist used a banned substance to treat a cut.

 

While Sinner was adamant that he did not intend to cheat, he chose to accept the ban to avoid a more severe punishment. Now, with the past behind him, Sinner is eager to get back to competing at the highest level and proving himself on the court.

 

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