Jannik Sinner Aims for Australian Open Return After Knee Injury

Jannik Sinner is aiming for a competitive return at the Australian Open following a lengthy recovery from a right knee injury, though the Italian warned that rushing his rehab could trigger more severe problems, espn.com.ar reported.

The 25-year-old has been sidelined from the professional tennis tour since capturing the Wimbledon title against Alexander Zverev. Speaking to Eurosport in Milan, Sinner outlined his tentative timeline for the upcoming season.

The goal is to go to the Australian Open and even play some tournament before, but I have to respect the protocols, Sinner said, according to espn.com.ar. If we rush, there can be more serious problems. I work every day thinking about that goal and then we’ll see.

The Italian player admitted that his initial expectations for recovery proved unrealistic.

At first we had a completely impossible goal in mind, Sinner told espn.com.ar. I am a tennis player, not a doctor, so my only option is to trust what they tell me. I have done everything necessary to protect my career for the long term, and we continue working in that direction.

Sinner noted that missing the competition has tested him mentally.

Right now, though, it is very important for me to take care of my body, because I want to play for 10 or 15 more years.

Jack is also going through difficult times, he understands me very well, Sinner said, per espn.com.ar. He also confirmed that his primary rival, Carlos Alcaraz, contacted him during his recovery.

Alcaraz also wrote to me, as I did with him before, Sinner said, as reported by espn.com.ar. I loved it.

Zverev capitalized while the Italian was unable to defend the ranking points he accumulated during the 2025 season.

Sascha has deserved to win two Grand Slams, Sinner said, according to espn.com.ar. Being the number one in the world is the biggest dream a tennis player can have.

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