Overview

• Jannik Sinner is set to begin his Italian Open campaign on Saturday, facing either Mariano Navone or Federico Cinà in his opening match.
• Sinner served a three-month suspension after testing positive for clostebol, which he attributed to accidental contamination from a trainer’s spray.
• The timing of the ban, which allowed Sinner to miss no Grand Slams and return at his home tournament, has drawn criticism from some players, including Novak Djokovic.
• During his suspension, Sinner received unexpected messages of support from some peers but noted the absence of outreach from others he expected to hear from.
• At a press conference, Sinner clarified he is single following speculation about his personal life after photos with model Lara Leito surfaced.