Former tennis player Brad Gilbert has called world number one Jannik Sinner's suspension a joke and warned him further that he needs to be extra careful after making his return to the courts following serving a three-month doping ban. Notably, the 23-year-old star player has returned to the Italian Open 2025 in Rome and has his eyes set on winning the French Open 2025 after his Australian Open glory earlier this year.
The star player was last seen in action in the Australian Open 2025 final against Alexander Zverev, where he won his third major title. Speaking about the same subject, former American stalwart and well-known coach of Coco Gauff and Andre Agassi shares his thoughts on Sinner's doping ban and his much-anticipated comeback.
The 63-year-old tennis legend feels that Sinner needs to be careful while making his comeback. The California-born star feels that Sinner should not get too hard on himself and should not get hurt if he results in losing matches in Rome. However, the legendary player feels that the Italian sensation and current world number one will be one of the favourites to win the second Grand Slam of the year.
“If you are out through injury, it’s probably easier [than being suspended]. This is a much more difficult scenario to come back from because, mentally, how do you keep practicing for this?. They have to be careful when they come back that they don’t go too hard; you don’t want to get hurt. But I expect by Paris that he is going to be ready and he will be one of the top three favourites to win that tournament,” stated Gilbert.
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Jannik Sinner's eyes tennis comeback in the Italian Open 2025
Jannik Sinner has marked his return on his home turf, where he will be looking to dominate the clay court swing. The star player will be aiming to win the Italian Open 2025 to bolster the solid preparations for the French Open 2025.
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