Jannik Sinner returns to action at the Italian Open after the conclusion of the World No 1’s three-month doping ban. Sinner has not played since winning the Australian Open in January for his third grand slam title after the Italian reached a resolution agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Rarely has an athlete been welcomed back from a doping ban with so much fanfare. Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner was treated to a stadium filled with nearly 5,000 fans for his first practice se

His appearance at the Italian Open marks the first tournament he's played at since winning the Australian Open for a second time in January. Sinner admitted during his media availability on Monday that it may take him some time to recognize where he's at competitively after his time away from tennis.