How Jannik Sinner Is Doing: The Most Important Phase of His Recovery Has Begun
In recent days, there has been a different atmosphere surrounding Jannik Sinner—the kind that accompanies those moments when a recovery process stops being just a waiting game. The world No. 1, following treatment at J-Medical in Turin, is in fact ready to return to Monte Carlo, where he will enter the final phase of rehabilitation after the right knee injury that kept him out of the entire North American tour, including the U.S. Open.
The work carried out over the past few weeks has been meticulous: first, managing the inflammation at J‑Medical, then a program to strengthen and stabilize the joint, and finally a series of on-court tests to assess footwork, responsiveness, and how the racket feels in his hand. The results have been encouraging, and after consulting with physical therapists and trainers, he received the green light to move on to the next phase.
In Monte Carlo, Sinner will resume training at a controlled pace, gradually increasing the intensity. The first few days will indicate whether the conditions are right for him to defend his title at the ATP 500 in Beijing, scheduled for early October. The organizers’ optimism is understandable, but the final decision will depend exclusively on the results of his daily training in the Principality.
During this period, Sinner has chosen to keep a low profile, though he did allow himself two brief outings related to his passions: a visit to the Monza paddock during the Italian Grand Prix and a trip to the Stadium in Turin for Juventus‑Milan match, just a short walk from the medical center where he spent most of his recovery. Now Simone Vagnozzi awaits him, ready to reintegrate him into his training routine and guide him through the most delicate phase of his recovery.
The goal is to end what has nonetheless been an extraordinary season on a high note, despite the illness that sidelined him at Roland Garros and the hiatus that has kept him off the court since July 12, the day of his second Wimbledon triumph. The move to Monte Carlo is the clearest sign yet that a return to competitive action is within reach.
