World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Returns May 10 at Italian Open vs. Mariano Navone After Doping Suspension

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Updated May 9, 2025, 08:53 PM

Jannik Sinner, age 23 and the world No. 1 tennis player, is set to return to competition at the Italian Open in Rome on May 10 after serving a three-month suspension for a doping violation. Sinner's suspension resulted from two positive tests for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol in March 2024, which he attributed to accidental contamination from a trainer's over-the-counter spray. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accepted the no-fault explanation but enforced the suspension, which began after Indian Wells and led Sinner to miss four Masters 1000 tournaments. His last match before the suspension was his Australian Open victory in January. Sinner will face Argentina's Mariano Navone, ranked No. 99 and a two-time ATP finalist, in his first match back, scheduled for 7 p.m. local time on Centre Court. Navone, who has a strong clay record and recently defeated Federico Cina to qualify, described Sinner as 'now he's a normal player' and called the match a special challenge. During his time away, Sinner spent time with family and friends, trained intensively, and engaged with young fans in Rome, sharing advice and participating in practice sessions with children. He also confirmed his split with fellow tennis pro Anna Kalinskaya, stating he is currently single. The tennis community has reacted to Sinner's return, with Carlos Alcaraz praising Sinner's impact on the sport and fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti noting Sinner's strong emotional management. Sinner's best previous result in Rome was a quarterfinal appearance in 2022.

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After three months of suspension due to a doping case, northern Italian Jannik Sinner (23) will make his comeback in front of his own people, in Rome, on Saturday. “It feels good to be back, and still as number 1. Now I'm targeting Paris.” https://t.co/t42NdXLTPp