Jannik Sinner: Another Revolution on the Horizon—Photos Are Going Viral

Jannik Sinner is focusing on his recovery after ending the 2026 season early. In recent days, the world’s No. 1 tennis player was photographed in Milan by the weekly magazine *Chi* in the company of Alberto Zangrillo, a doctor who has also treated Silvio Berlusconi and Giorgio Armani in the past. The photos, taken in front of Palazzo Parigi—a regular hangout for the tennis player when he’s in town—have reignited attention on the medical journey the South Tyrolean will have to undergo to return to the court.

Zangrillo had already been at Sinner’s side at San Raffaele Hospital during the two days of medical examinations following his collapse at Roland Garros. According to rumors, he may well become the champion’s new primary physician, as Sinner is reportedly inclined to no longer rely on J Medical, the facility that had treated him during the previous phase of his recovery. The issue involves his right knee, which is affected by inflammation of the iliotibial band. After the treatment and recovery that had allowed him to return to training, the pain resurfaced when Sinner resumed his preparations for his Asian tour.

The priority now is to resolve the issue once and for all, without rushing the process. The recommendations received in Lyon call for rest and physical therapy, which the tennis player is expected to undergo in Monte Carlo. The goal is to gradually resume training around December, so he can be in the best possible condition at the start of the new season. On October 6, Sinner officially announced the early end of his 2026 season via a social media post: “Together with the doctors, we’ve decided that I need a course of treatment for my knee, which means my 2026 season is officially over.”

The main goal is the Australian Open, a tournament Sinner has won twice and in which he was eliminated in the semifinals this year, losing to Novak Djokovic. His return to the court is expected to be scheduled based on his recovery, with the hope of being competitive again as early as the first weeks of 2027. However, it remains to be seen whether he will participate in the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, the exhibition tournament that Sinner won in 2024 and 2025, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final on both occasions.

Organizers have set the new dates for the event from December 27 to 30, following the calendar shift. Sinner’s name still appears in promotional materials, although there has been recent talk of him possibly being replaced by Learner Tien. Sinner’s appearance in the promotional images does not, therefore, confirm his participation. The potential tournament in Saudi Arabia could serve as an initial test ahead of the Australian trip, but everything will depend on how his knee injury progresses. For now, the priority remains a full recovery: after withdrawing from the season-ending tournament, Sinner wants to avoid further setbacks and start 2027 in the best possible condition to return to competing at the top of world tennis.