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Tennis LIVE: Jannik Sinner digs out rival players as Jack Draper sparks backlash
We are just one day away from the start of the Italian Open, with Jannik Sinner set to return to the court after his three-month doping ban. The 23-year-old is due to play his first match on Friday and will be hoping to hit the ground running. He is among the early favourites to lift the title in Rome but will face plenty of stiff competition.
Casper Ruud will be looking to maintain his positive form after securing glory in the Madrid Open final last weekend. He defeated Jack Draper, who will be hoping to make a splash in Rome as he eyes a return to winning ways. The young Brit heads into the Italian Open as a top-five player for the very first time in his career.
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Jannik Sinner disappointed by silence of players he thought would back him: 'I don’t want to name them'")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Jannik Sinner disappointed by silence of players he thought would back him: 'I don’t want to name them'")
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&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Naomi Osaka wins first major title since maternity break with maiden clay-court triumph")
