Tennis
Jannik Sinner ‘surprised’ himself as world No. 1 speaks out on first match after ban
Jannik Sinner claimed he was “surprised” with his own level after playing his first match back from a three-month suspension. The world No. 1 made a winning return to competition on home soil at the Italian Open, beating Mariano Navone 6-3 6-4 in front of a packed Campo Centrale crowd on Saturday night.
After the match, Sinner admitted it was the first time in a year that he could step on the match court without extra thoughts in his head, and he was keen to get back to work after passing his first test.
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Jannik Sinner makes triumphant return from doping ban at Italian Open: 'It's a special feeling'")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Jannik Sinner makes triumphant return from doping ban at Italian Open: 'It's a special feeling'")
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Denis Shapovalov's frustration boils over, smashes racket in fiery outburst before giving it to fan")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Denis Shapovalov's frustration boils over, smashes racket in fiery outburst before giving it to fan")