Sinner also revealed an unexpected component of his ban, which he described as the "toughest part" of his suspension. The world No. 1 was not allowed to attend any sanctioned sporting arenas, which meant he couldn't watch professional sport in the flesh. As an avid football fan, this proved to be a challenge for Sinner.

Jannik Sinner says he was lost and confused after receiving a three-month doping ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency in February.

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).