World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner is set to make his return to competitive play at the Hamburg Open, scheduled from May 18 to 24, 2025, following the completion of his three-month doping suspension. The suspension, effective from February 9 to May 4, 2025, was imposed after trace amounts of clostebol were found in his system. Sinner attributed the positive test to inadvertent contamination during a massage, where his physiotherapist had used a treatment containing the banned substance. citeturn0search9
The Hamburg Open organizers confirmed Sinner’s participation, marking his debut at this ATP 500 event. This tournament serves as a crucial preparation for the French Open, which begins on May 25, 2025.
In addition to his scheduling decisions, Sinner has made significant changes to his management team during his suspension. He parted ways with his longtime agent at StarWing Sports and is reportedly in discussions to join a new management firm. This move is seen as a strategic effort to navigate his career more effectively following his rapid ascent in the ATP rankings and recent Grand Slam successes. citeturn0search6
Sinner’s return is highly anticipated, as he aims to regain his form and continue his pursuit of major titles in the upcoming tennis season.
