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Sinner Set for Grand Slam Return After Injury Layoff
10 Nov
Summary
- Jannik Sinner plans comeback at the Australian Open in January.
- He has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July due to injury.
- Sinner aims to reclaim his world number one ranking.
Jannik Sinner is targeting a return to professional tennis at the Australian Open in January. The Italian star has been out of action since triumphing at Wimbledon in July, nursing a knee injury that has kept him from the court.
This extended break has seen Sinner relinquish his world number one ranking to Alexander Zverev. The 25-year-old expressed his goal is to compete in Australia, with the possibility of playing a few tournaments beforehand.
Sinner is keen to manage his recovery carefully, emphasizing a step-by-step approach to avoid further setbacks. His previous success in Melbourne includes winning the title in both 2024 and 2025, though he was defeated in this year's semi-final by Novak Djokovic.