Jannik Sinner makes triumphant return from doping ban at Italian Open: 'It's a special feeling'

World No 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Argentina’s Mariano Navone ins straight sets in his first appearance since winning the Australian Open in January, having served a three-month doping ban in the intervening months.

Jannik Sinner made no mistake on his return to tennis on Saturday after a three-month doping ban, sweeping aside Mariano Navone in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 at the Italian Open in front of thrilled fans in Rome.

World number one Sinner cruised past Argentina’s Navone in one hour and 39 minutes in front of over 10,000 supporters at the Foro Italico to set up a third-round clash with lucky loser Jesper de Jong.

The Italian had not played since winning the Australian Open in January due to the suspension he accepted from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) the following month.

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