US EditionJannik Sinner's doping ban has expired and the Italian Open is welcoming him back in style
- Jannik Sinner, Italy's top-ranked tennis player, concluded his three-month doping suspension on Monday and is set to make his competitive return at the upcoming Rome tournament.
- The ban resulted from contaminating a banned steroid in March 2024, with a February 2025 settlement allowing his return after a shortened suspension despite WADA's appeal.
- Sinner will hold a practice session open to fans on Monday evening near the Vatican, before receiving a first-round bye and likely strong home support in the tournament beginning May 7.
- Local media headline “Habemus Sinner,” a play on “Habemus Papam,” highlighting his high profile alongside major events in Rome, with the practice session expected to attract over 10,000 spectators.
- Sinner’s return could energize Italian tennis following last year’s team titles and amid other national players’ progress, suggesting renewed focus on his role atop men’s tennis going forward.
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Jannik Sinner’s doping ban has expired and the Italian Open is welcoming him back in style
ROME (AP) — The conclave to elect a new pope isn’t the only international event attracting visitors to Rome this week.
Jannik Sinner's doping ban has expired and the Italian Open is welcoming him back in style - The Morning Sun
ROME (AP) — The conclave to elect a new pope isn’t the only international event attracting visitors to Rome this week. The return of top-ranked Jannik Sinner from a three-month doping ban at the Italian Open tennis tournament just up the road from the Vatican is stirring up so much attention that local headlines are declaring “Habemus Sinner” — a variant of the Latin words “Habemus Papam!” that are announced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basil…
Jannik Sinner to face top-30 rival in practice match ahead of much-awaited return at Rome Open
Italy’s Jannik Sinner is set to resume his tennis activities on Monday with a practice match. The 23-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the best players currently playing in men’s tennis in the singles category along with the likes of Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, is currently serving a three-mont...
Jannik Sinner's first Rome practice partner confirmed as three-month ban ends
Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping suspension officially ends on Sunday – and the world No 1 will be back on the practice court at an ATP event for the first time on Monday. Three-time Grand Slam champion Sinner, 23, has not played since his Australian Open triumph in January and has been suspended since February 9, 2025. The Italian’s position as the world No 1 has been largely unchallenged during his ban, and he will return to action at the It…
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