Jannik Sinner Wins in Return After Doping Ban

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returned to professional tennis at the 2025 Italian Open in Rome, defeating Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 in his first match after a three-month doping suspension. The ban resulted from accidental contamination with clostebol, with WADA initially seeking a longer suspension before agreeing to a no-fault resolution for Sinner. Having not competed since his Australian Open victory in January, Sinner admitted to early nerves but was buoyed by strong home support at Foro Italico. The 23-year-old extended his tour-level winning streak to 22 matches and will next face Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong in the third round. Sinner’s comeback is seen as a major milestone for Italian tennis, as he is the country’s first-ever world No. 1 singles player. He aims to further sharpen his form in preparation for Roland Garros.