Jannik Sinner has confirmed his plan to return to tennis at the Australian Open in January following a lengthy absence due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old, who has not played since defending his Wimbledon title in July, said the goal is to compete in Melbourne, though he emphasized taking things one step at a time. Sinner, now world No. 2 after losing the top spot to Alexander Zverev, won the Australian Open in both 2024 and 2025, but was beaten by Novak Djokovic in this year's semi-final.
Sinner expressed gratitude for the support from fellow players including Jack Draper, Matteo Berrettini, and Carlos Alcaraz during his injury layoff. Draper, who is also dealing with a serious injury, reached out immediately, showing empathy for Sinner's situation. Alcaraz also sent a message of support, which Sinner appreciated deeply.
The Italian also addressed his coaching change, parting ways with Darren Cahill after four years. Cahill, now replaced by Sweden's Magnus Norman, praised Sinner's work ethic and mental strength, calling him the driving force behind their success. Sinner described Cahill as a "second dad" and confirmed their friendship will continue beyond their professional partnership.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing