Jannik Sinner: World No 2 confirms aim to return to tennis at Australian Open after lengthy absence with knee injury
Sinner plans a late-December exhibition return and says he will not rush recovery as he works back from a right knee injury.
- On Tuesday in Milan, world number two Jannik Sinner confirmed he will not rush his recovery from a knee injury, targeting a return to action at next year's Australian Open.
- The 25-year-old has not competed since winning his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in July, an injury-plagued season that saw Alexander Zverev overtake his ATP ranking last week.
- Sinner parted ways with coach Darren Cahill after four years, with Sweden's Magnus Norman joining his coaching set-up alongside Simone Vagnozzi to provide continuity.
- The Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia, postponed until late December due to conflict in the Middle East, is where Sinner plans to test his return to competition.
- Sinner aims to continue playing for another 10 to 15 years, emphasizing that he is following medical protocols carefully to avoid further injury and ensure long-term career longevity.
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Jannik Sinner targets late-December comeback, keeps Australian Open 2027 in focus
Jannik Sinner aims for a strong comeback to tennis this December after recovering from a knee injury. He is eyeing the reconfigured Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia for match practice. Sinner stressed the necessity of following recovery guidelines to prevent further injury. Having not played since the Wimbledon final due to missed tournaments, he recognizes the crucial need for preparation ahead of the Australian Open in January.
Italian tennis player Yannick Sinner plans to return to the court at the end of December, with an appearance at the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament, in order to prepare for the Australian Open.
I am fine, we are doing everything and more to be on the field as soon as possible. I have a very important team with many experts to get back stronger. I am and we are following all the protocols that are giving us and the goal is to return as soon as possible. Jannik Sinner says so during the event "Be Like Sinner" at the Allianz Tower, Milan, with reference to the problem of the knee that keeps him out from July, after the triumph at Wimbledo…
On 12 July at the victorious Wimbledon finale, Jannik Sinner was last seen in a match on the court. Since then, the South Tyrolean has been condemned to watch due to a stubborn knee injury. Now, the 25-year-old has commented on the last hard months.
With Australian Open 2027 in sight, Jannik Sinner targets late-December return to court
Jannik Sinner is targeting a return to action before the Australian Open, with the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia a possible first stop. The Italian is recovering from a knee injury and says he must follow medical protocols before returning.
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Independent EspañolMILAN (AP) — Jannik Sinner expects to return after his injury to an exhibition at the end of December as part of his preparation for the Australian Open.
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