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Jannik Sinner Triumphs in Rome Return After Three-Month Suspension

The Italian world No. 1 extended his winning streak to 22 matches with a straight-sets victory at the Foro Italico, marking his first match since a WADA-agreed doping suspension.

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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 in his second-round match at the Internazionali d’Italia, completing the victory in one hour and thirty-seven minutes.
  • This marks Sinner's first match in 104 days following a three-month suspension agreed with WADA over an involuntary Clostebol case.
  • The victory extended Sinner’s match-winning streak to 22, solidifying his position as ATP world No. 1 heading into Roland Garros.
  • Sinner celebrated the emotional milestone by writing 'Che bello' with a heart on the camera, expressing gratitude for the support of the sold-out Foro Italico crowd.
  • He will face Dutch player Jesper De Jong in the third round as he continues his preparation for the clay-court season’s pinnacle events.