Jannik Sinner Returns to the Court: An Important Test in Turin

Update on Jannik Sinner: The Italian, who watched Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s triumph at Monza over the weekend, is working to regain his best form after a long hiatus due to tendinopathy in his right knee.

The world No. 1 underwent a test at the Circolo della Stampa Sporting and tried out some movements on the court with his racket, although he has not yet resumed regular training. At the same time, Sinner is continuing his rehabilitation at J Medical, where he has been based for weeks now and where he is continuing to undergo therapy.

By the end of the week, the champion from Sesto Pusteria could return to Monte Carlo to resume training. The goal, provided there are no issues with his knee, is to fly to Asia to compete in the Beijing tournament and then the Shanghai Masters 1000, before tackling the final stretch of the season in Paris and at the ATP Finals.

Encouraging signs are coming out of Asia. Beijing tournament director Lars Graff, interviewed by *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, expressed confidence: “I’m hearing reassuring reports from Italy. Jannik is working well and is managing his recovery wisely. Unfortunately, tennis often presents these kinds of unforeseen events, but fortunately it’s nothing serious, and we’re waiting for him with open arms. The Chinese fans are passionate about him: he’s so calm, kind, and polite to everyone, and he’s always felt at home here.”

As a huge sports fan, Sinner’s Sunday didn’t end in Monza. After the Grand Prix, the South Tyrolean headed to the Allianz Stadium in Turin to watch the big match between Juventus and Milan, part of the third matchday of Serie A. As a well-known Rossoneri fan, he watched the teams warm up from the sidelines and engaged in a long conversation with Gerry Cardinale, who presented him with a Rossoneri jersey personalized with his name and the number 1.