Jannik Sinner thanked fans for their "amazing support" after making his return to action at the Italian Open. (More Tennis News)
Italian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner Thanks Fans For Support After Return To Action
The world number one beat Mariano Navone 6-3 6-4 in what was his first match in three months following a doping ban
The world number one beat Mariano Navone 6-3 6-4 in what was his first match in three months following a doping ban.
It was Sinner's first outing in 104 days, his longest spell without a game since the Coronavirus pandemic (194 days).
Nevertheless, the Italian was quickly back into the swing, as he extended his winning streak to 22 matches.
"It has been amazing to go on the court again after such a long time, and also have great support in the last days," he said following his victory over Navone. "From the first day I came here, it has been amazing.
"That means much more than any result, to be honest. It has been an amazing feeling to come here, starting from the first practices with other players.
"I waited quite [a long time] for this moment.바카라 웹사이트I'm very happy to be back."바카라 웹사이트
Sinner took just one hour and 38 minutes to wrap up his straight-sets win over Navone.
At 23 years and 264 days, he is the second-youngest player in the Open Era to win his first six opening matches in men's singles draws at the Italian Open, only older than Mats Wilander (23 years, 260 days).
"I feel like we prepared in the best possible way," he added.바카라 웹사이트"Of course, I was missing the feedback of official matches, which is the best feedback we players can get.
"At least now, I have a bigger picture of what I'm doing well and what I have to improve.
"It was very difficult. He is such a great player, especially on this surface. It doesn’t matter about the result today. It has been a remarkable day for me."
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