Jannik Sinner Returns to Court with Cautious Optimism Following Doping Ban
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Jannik Sinner, the world number one in tennis, expressed low expectations for his performance at the Italian Open following his return from a three-month doping ban. The ban, which Sinner served after testing positive for the anabolic agent clostebol, was attributed to massages from his physiotherapist. Having last competed at the Australian Open in January, Sinner is now focusing on regaining form ahead of the French Open.
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Jannik Sinner returned to competition after a three-month doping ban.
The ban was due to the presence of clostebol, which Sinner claimed entered his system via massages from his physiotherapist.
Sinner set low expectations for the Italian Open, his first tournament back.
He aims to build momentum for the upcoming French Open.
Sinner's suspension ended on May 4, and he was cleared to resume training from April 13.
