Jannik Sinner made a triumphant return to the tennis court on Monday, defeating Matteo Navone 7-5, 6-2 in the opening round of the Rome Masters. The Italian player had been sidelined for three months due to a doping ban and was eager to get back into action.
Match Highlights
- First Match in Over 100 Days: Sinner’s victory marked his first match since the Australian Open in January, where he won his third Grand Slam title.
- Performance Stats:
- Winners: Sinner hit 21 winners compared to Navone’s 10.
- Unforced Errors: Sinner had 24 unforced errors, while Navone had 19.
Sinner expressed his joy after the match, stating, "I felt amazing to be back on court," and thanked his team for their support during his suspension.
Winning Streak
- The victory extended Sinner’s winning streak to 22 matches, dating back to October last year when he defeated Lorenzo Musetti at Basel.
- He will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Pedro Martinez Maceiras in the second round of the tournament.
Looking Ahead
Sinner aims to maintain his momentum and make a deep run at the Rome Masters, one of the five ATP Masters events leading up to Wimbledon. He has been working hard on improving his game since returning from injury and has shown great form this season.
Other News from Rome
In other tournament news, Novak Djokovic suffered an early exit from Roland Garros earlier this month but bounced back by defeating lucky loser Zhang Zhizhen. Djokovic secured top seed status heading into the second week of the tournament, alongside Rafael Nadal, who also won his match against qualifier Adrian Andreev without dropping more than four games per set.
Both players expressed relief and gratitude towards their fans and staff, acknowledging the challenges they faced in recent weeks, including multiple withdrawals due to illness. They remain focused on the upcoming matches, embodying the spirit of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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