Jannik Sinner expressed that returning to the tennis circuit following a three-month anti-doping ban feels strange yet positive. Competing at the upcoming Italian Open, he admitted to setting low expectations for his performance as he gauges his level post-ban. His absence from the sport comes after winning the Australian Open in January, his third Grand Slam. Sinner discussed the challenges he faced during his ban, including personal pressure and limited training opportunities, but appreciated the necessary break from competition to recollect his thoughts and prepare for his return.
For me, what's missing is the complete feedback of where my level is. That's going to come slowly with time playing.
I had a lot of personal pressure, holding everything [in] and couldn't talk with many people about what happened. I was in a tough situation.
It's a very low expectation tournament in general... After the first round match I'm going to have a good picture of myself.
Three months is a little bit [too much], it is what it is. Me and my team are very happy to be back.
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