42 h. ago French Open 2025: Jannik Sinner returns to Grand Slam tennis after his doping ban

Jannik Sinner knows he will be facing a new set of challenges at the French Open

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44 h. ago Jannik Sinner braced for hostile crowd in Roland Garros opener

The Italian world number one takes on Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the French Open first round.

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz sinks Jannik Sinner to claim first Italian Open title

Spaniard wins 7-6 (5), 6-1 against home favouriteAlcaraz has won last four matches with SinnerOver the peculiar past three months in men’s tennis, the anti-doping suspension imposed on Jannik ­Sinner also left its mark on his greatest rival. In the No 1’s absence, all eyes and expectations turned to Carlos Alcaraz. At times, the Spaniard has said, the pressure “killed” him.Alcaraz found his way again by focusing on himself, on approaching his tennis with joy and composure, and in the most highly anticipated match of the season he marked the renewal of their era-defining rivalry with a statement victory by toppling Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win the Italian Open for the first time in his career. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz storms Sinner’s Roman kingdom to show he rules on clay

Spaniard wins 7-6 (5), 6-1 for first Italian Open titleAlcaraz has won last four matches against SinnerOver the peculiar past three months in men’s tennis, the anti-doping suspension imposed on Jannik ­Sinner also left its mark on his greatest rival. In the No 1’s absence, all eyes and expectations turned to Carlos Alcaraz. At times, the Spaniard has said, the pressure “killed” him.Alcaraz found his way again by focusing on himself, on approaching his tennis with joy and composure, and in the most highly anticipated match of the season he marked the renewal of their era-defining rivalry with a statement victory by toppling Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win the Italian Open for the first time in his career. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Italian Open Final: Carlos Alcaraz blitzes second set to down home favourite Jannik Sinner

The Spaniard is on top clay form ahead of next month’s French Open

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6 d. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Masterful Alcaraz wins Italian Open in straight sets

Sinner is vying for silverware in what is his first tournament since returning to the sport following a three-month doping ban

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6 d. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Nothing separating rivals in blockbuster Italian Open final

Sinner is vying for silverware in what is his first tournament since returning to the sport following a three-month doping ban

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6 d. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE! Latest score and updates from Italian Open final

Alcaraz has won the last three matches between the pair

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6 d. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Rivals clash in blockbuster Italian Open final

Sinner is vying for silverware in what is his first tournament since returning to the sport following a three-month doping ban

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8 d. ago Jannik Sinner fights back to set up Carlos Alcaraz clash in Italian Open final

Home favourite Sinner will clash with Alcaraz over Italian Open glory

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8 d. ago Jannik Sinner recovers to beat Paul and set up dream Rome final against Alcaraz

World No 1 fights back impressively to win 1-6, 6-0, 6-3Carlos Alcaraz beats Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4)Four matches into his comeback at the Italian Open, the level displayed by Jannik Sinner had only underscored his status as the best tennis player in the world. He had marched past every challenge in his path, reaching the semi-finals without dropping a set.Consistent excellence in professional tennis, however, also means finding solutions when things aren’t going well. Sinner handled his first real challenge in Rome spectacularly well, recovering from heavily losing the first set to smother Tommy Paul of the United States 1-6, 6-0, 6-3. “These kind of matches I need,” said Sinner. “I’m happy how we handled this kind of situation, especially going on court and not feeling great.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Lorenzo Musetti to reach Italian Open final

No 3 seed masters windy conditions to win 6-3, 7-6Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner or Tommy Paul in finalCarlos Alcaraz will attempt to complete his set of clay-court Masters 1000 titles on Sunday after reaching the Italian Open final for the first time in his career with a demonstration of his improving discipline and consistency in windy conditions to defeat the home favourite and eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4).Alcaraz is the fourth active player to reach the finals of all clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments, after Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Stan Wawrinka. Alcaraz, the reigning Roland Garros and Monte Carlo champion alongside his two previous Madrid Open titles, will contest his 25th career ATP final in Rome. He will either renew his rivalry with Jannik Sinner, the No 1, or face the 11th seed Tommy Paul in the final. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Casper Ruud stunned by Jannik Sinner in Italian Open thrashing: ‘This is next

Ruud managed just one game and raised his arms in mock celebration when he finally got onto the board

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9 d. ago Italian Open: Jannik Sinner drops just one game to demolish Casper Ruud and reach semi

Sinner has breezed into last-four on home soil in his first tournament back after doping ban

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1 week ago Peace with Sinner: Tennis fan Pope Leo XIV meets with World No 1 during Italian Open off

Pope Leo XIV has apparently made peace with Jannik Sinner

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner enjoys triumphant return from doping ban before home crowd at Italian Open

Sinner dispatched 99th-ranked Mariano Navone in straight sets on his return

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner vs Mariano Navone LIVE: World No 1 wins on return from doping ban at Italian Open

Sinner played his first match since winning the Australian Open in January

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner vs Mariano Navone LIVE: World No 1 takes first set on return from doping ban at Italian Open

Sinner plays his first match since winning the Australian Open in January

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner vs Mariano Navone LIVE: World No 1 returns from doping ban at Italian Open

Sinner plays his first match since winning the Australian Open in January

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2 w. ago Tennis crown remains Jannik Sinner’s to lose but doping saga continues to cast a long shadow

The Italian remains the world No 1 despite three months off, but whether he can reassert his grip on top spot on his return to competitive action is another story

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