When Will Jannik Sinner Return to the Court? The Italian’s Upcoming Matches and a Crucial Decision Ahead
His well-deserved rest following his second consecutive Wimbledon victory is coming to an end. Jannik Sinner, who was spotted in Sardinia in recent days—where he also bought a house, has been enjoying a break ahead of the final stretch of the season, which kicks off with the North American tour.
The world No. 1 will return in August and is currently listed on the entry lists for both the Montreal Masters 1000 and the Cincinnati Masters 1000. At the Canadian Open, Sinner would make his debut directly in the second round, around August 4 or 5. The Cincinnati tournament, on the other hand, will be held from August 13 to 23. The champion from Sesto Pusteria must make a choice and has three options: participate in both tournaments, participate only in the Canadian event, or postpone his return and participate only in the Ohio competition.
Sinner and his staff will decide on the best course of action in the coming days, taking into account the Italian player’s physical condition and how he feels, as well as the weather conditions at both events: clearly, the goal is to be at 100% for the U.S. Open, scheduled for late August. Mindful of the difficulties he faced at Roland Garros after playing five consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments in the preceding months, the Italian might prefer to play only one tournament. But the chance to win all of this season’s Masters 1000 tournaments is tempting.
What makes the North American tour even more intriguing is the Alcaraz factor. The Spaniard, who has been sidelined since mid-April due to inflammation in the tendons of his right wrist—which forced him to miss Rome, Roland Garros, and the entire grass-court season—has entered his name in the Cincinnati draw. His return, however, remains shrouded in uncertainty: according to the latest reports, Alcaraz is still training at a reduced intensity, and his staff is proceeding with the utmost caution to avoid a relapse. If necessary, the Murcia native could even skip Cincinnati and head straight to the U.S. Open, where he is the defending champion.
