Tennis
Jannik Sinner makes huge statement at Italian Open in first match after three-month ban
Jannik Sinner returned to the court with a bang, coming through what was his first match after serving a three-month ban. The world No. 1 agreed to serve the suspension as part of a case-resolution agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency back in February and was cleared to return on Sunday, May 4.
It was something of a homecoming for Sinner, who was playing his home tournament in Italy for the first time since 2023, as a hip injury ruled him out last year. The top seed enjoyed a warm welcome onto Campo Centrale and made a statement as he earned a straightforward 6-3 6-4 victory over Mariano Navone.
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