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Jannik Sinner has confirmed his intention to compete at the Australian Open in January. The Italian tennis star has been sidelined since defending his Wimbledon title in July due to a knee injury.
Rehabilitation and Australian Open Goal
Sinner, who has surrendered the world No 1 ranking to Alexander Zverev, won the Melbourne title in 2024 and 2025 before falling to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of this year’s tournament.
Speaking at a press conference in Milan reported by SkySports, Sinner stated, “The goal is to return to Australia.” He added that he might play a few lead-up tournaments beforehand, noting that he must approach his recovery step by step to avoid setbacks.
Support From Fellow Players
The five-time Grand Slam champion expressed appreciation for the support he received during his injury layoff from peers including Carlos Alcaraz, Matteo Berrettini, and Jack Draper. Sinner noted that Draper, who is also managing a prolonged absence from the tour, understood his situation well.
“When I announced that my season was over, Berrettini and Draper got in touch straight away,” Sinner explained. “Jack is also going through a difficult period, so he understands what I’m going through. Alcaraz had sent me a message, just as I message him. I really appreciated it.”
Coaching Changes
Sinner appeared at the event alongside Darren Cahill, the coach he parted ways with last week after a four-year partnership. Sweden’s Magnus Norman has now joined Sinner’s coaching team alongside Simone Vagnozzi.
Cahill praised the player’s dedication, stating that ninety-nine percent of their achievements were down to Sinner’s efforts on the court. Sinner described Cahill as a second father and mentioned that Norman shares similarities with the Australian coach, having previously worked extensively with Stan Wawrinka.
Tribute to Kimi Antonelli
Away from tennis, Sinner congratulated fellow Italian Kimi Antonelli after the 20-year-old secured the Formula 1 World Championship by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
“Motorsport is the only sport I watch that gets me excited. When I watch MotoGP and Formula 1, it gives me an incredible boost,” Sinner said. “Kimi has done something incredible. He’s learned so much this year, and what he’s done moves me deeply.”
