Jannik Sinner revealed that he underwent tonsillectomy surgery during his extended rehabilitation, shedding light on a complex recovery period away from the ATP Tour.
The Italian tennis star shared details of his ongoing recovery in the third episode of his YouTube series, “Jannik Sinner Unfiltered,” released on Wednesday evening, Il Post reported. Sinner acknowledged that there were days when he could not move at all, describing the frustration of watching other players compete and win while he remained sidelined.
In the video, Sinner addressed both his knee injury and a recent tonsillectomy, an operation to remove his tonsils. “Qualche settimana fa mi sono operato alle tonsille e ho perso molto peso,” Sinner said, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, explaining that he is now working to rebuild his muscle mass and return stronger. ANSA said that the player previously withdrew from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis.
“Ho perso molto peso.” “Forse si vede dal viso,” Sinner told ANSA, adding that the combined rest periods prevented him from training and maintaining his usual nutrition. Footage in the six-minute episode showed Sinner undergoing medical checks at a clinic in Lyon before moving to Monte Carlo for strength work and physiotherapy.
Umberto Ferrara, Sinner’s fitness trainer, emphasized the long-term approach taken by the support team. “Non lavoriamo mai per un obiettivo immediato, ma abbiamo sempre una visione di medio-longo termine per fare in modo che quando rientrerà posso farlo al massimo delle sue possibilità fisiche in modo da non precludere la sua longevità agonistica,” Ferrara told ANSA.
“Il tennis mi manca già tantissimo e non sono nemmeno vicino al momento in cui potrò tornare in campo a giocare,” Sinner told ANSA.
While the player’s primary stated target is the Australian Open in January, Il Post reported that an earlier comeback could occur in December at a lucrative exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia. His medical team continues to evaluate his progress day by day in Monte Carlo.
On November 8, Sinner published a retrospective video alongside former coach Darren Cahill, followed by a press conference on November 10 to discuss his physical condition, Il Post reported.
Alongside the recovery updates, the most recent vlog featured lighter moments of Sinner attempting magic tricks and preparing spaghetti for his production crew.
“Non siamo mai stati così connessi e raggiungibili, anche quando non siamo in ufficio.”
Anna Nash, presidente di Explora Journeys”
The campaign, produced in collaboration with McCann Paris under creative direction by Carmen Saenz de Tejada, premiered at Milan’s historical Società del Giardino on November 11. Jannik Sinner attended the launch event alongside members of his team. The advertising spots are currently airing on television and digital channels in France and key brand markets, and they are scheduled to broadcast during the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.
Earlier coverage: Jannik Sinner Confirms Tonsillectomy Caused Weight Loss During Knee Recovery
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