World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is back in full training mode as he prepares to make his highly anticipated return at the Rome Masters 1000 early next month. With his suspension set to expire on May 4, the Italian star is determined to waste no time—and he’s already making waves with his intensity on the practice court.
Sinner, now 23, has never progressed beyond the quarterfinals at the Foro Italico. However, this will be his first time competing at the tournament as the top-ranked player in the world. The three-time Grand Slam champion was forced to miss last year’s Rome event due to a hip injury, though he still managed to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros weeks later.
Looking Sharp in Training
With the French Open in sight, Sinner has ramped up preparations. He’s been working closely with fitness coach Marco Panichi to build endurance—crucial for the physically demanding clay court season. In addition to off-court conditioning, Sinner has resumed on-court training, and early signs suggest he’s in formidable shape.
His powerful baseline game has already caught the attention of those around him. British player Jack Draper, who trained with Sinner in Monte Carlo prior to Madrid, noted how sharp the Italian looked.
Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick also weighed in on Sinner’s comeback during an appearance on Tennis Channel:
“Jannik is a very skilled player even on red clay. Let’s not forget he was one set away from beating Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros last year. It’s not his best surface, and he’s not as dominant on clay as he is on hard courts, but he still has the tools to be a major threat.”
Sinner is also expected to compete at the Hamburg ATP tournament as part of his final clay-court preparations before the French Open—where he will aim to capture his first title at Roland Garros.
