Sinner Expected to Return Strong at French Open After Doping Ban

World number one Jannik Sinner is set to return to competitive tennis at the Rome Masters in early May after serving a three-month doping ban, which followed a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency over positive test results. Italy’s Davis Cup captain, Filippo Volandri, expects Sinner will need time to regain his best form, emphasizing that physical preparation is focused on reaching peak performance for the French Open starting May 25. Volandri highlighted that the enforced break allowed Sinner to recharge, as he had not completed a proper winter pre-season in previous years. Since being cleared to return to training in mid-April, Sinner has intensified his preparations, including sessions in Monte Carlo and practice with Jack Draper in France. Volandri, after discussions with Sinner’s coach, expressed confidence in Sinner’s motivation and mental calm ahead of his comeback. Although immediate success is not expected, Volandri believes Sinner will approach his ideal form as he gains more match play leading up to Roland Garros.