WATCH: Jannik Sinner makes his long-awaited practice return, teams up with Jack Draper in Monte-Carlo

Tennis star Jannik Sinner is officially back on the practice courts amid a doping suspension. The world number one wasn't allowed to use official courts due to his ban, as he was permitted to practice in his court. However, with just a few days left to mark his appearance in the ATP tournament, Sinner once again melted fans' hearts with his presence on the official courts.

The 23-year-old star player was seen practicing with formidable ATP player Jack Draper in Monte Carlo. Notably, the British star has been in red-hot form, having recently won the Indian Wells 1000 tournament to storm into the top 10 ATP rankings. 

The tennis fraternity was ecstatic after witnessing the Italian sensation getting up on the official practice court. He is still world number one despite Carlos Alcaraz winning the ABN AMRO Open and the Monte Carlo Masters in his absence. 

Watch the video here:

🔴 Jannik Sinner is 'officially' back at practice!

The World Number 1 is preparing for his big comeback on the tour in Monte-Carlo, where he played with Jack Draper this morning.

➡️ Next event: Rome 🇮🇹

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Jannik Sinner gears up for the French Open 2025!

Jannik Sinner was last seen in action in the Australian Open 2025, where he won his first Grand Slam of this season. He pulls out of the ABN AMRO Open, citing fatigue reasons. The Italian sensation has missed the Qatar Open 2025, Indian Wells, the Miami Open, the Monte Carlo Masters, and the ongoing Barcelona Open due to a ban, but would be hoping to win the forthcoming clay events to bolster clay court preparations ahead of the 2025 French Open.

Meanwhile, legendary player Serena Williams has made bold headlines and sparked massive debate after making comments on Jannik Sinner's ban.

“I love the guy, love this game… He’s great for the sport. I’ve been put down so much, I don’t want to bring anyone down. Men’s tennis needs him. (But) if I did that, I would have gotten 20 years. Let’s be honest. I would have gotten Grand Slams taken away from me,” Serena said in an interview with Time Magazine.

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