4 h. ago Jannik Sinner received ‘surprising messages’ from fellow players during doping ban

The World No 1 returns to action at the Italian Open this week after his three-month suspension

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7 h. ago When is French Open draw? Projected seeds, wildcards and qualifiers

Jannik Sinner is set to return as the number one seed after serving his three-month doping ban

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35 h. 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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51 h. ago When will Jannik Sinner make his return to tennis at Italian Open?

The World No 1 makes his return after a three-month suspension

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3 d. ago Jannik Sinner setting low expectations as he returns from doping ban at Italian Open

ATP No 1 has not competed since Australian OpenSinner: ‘For me, last year was very difficult’Jannik Sinner said it feels strange to be back on the tennis circuit after his three-month anti-doping ban but he is happy and setting his expectations low as he returns on home soil at the Italian Open.“It’s a very low expectation tournament in general,” said Sinner during his pre-tournament press conference. “Results-wise, I don’t know. For me, what’s missing is the complete feedback of where my level is. That’s going to come slowly with time playing. After the first round match I’m going to have a good picture of myself, where I am at. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Jannik Sinner sets low expectations as he returns from doping ban at Italian Open

ATP No 1 has not competed since Australian OpenSinner: ‘For me, last year was very difficult’Jannik Sinner said it feels strange to be back on the tennis circuit after his three-month anti-doping ban but he is happy and setting his expectations low as he returns on home soil at the Italian Open, which begin on Wednesday.“It’s a very low expectation tournament in general,” said Sinner during his pre-tournament press conference. “Results-wise, I don’t know. For me, what’s missing is the complete feedback of where my level is. That’s going to come slowly with time playing. After the first-round match I’m going to have a good picture of myself, where I am at. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Emmerdale airs 'final chapter' in Nate Robinson storyline as John Sugden makes shock move

Emmerdale aired another development in Nate Robinson's disappearance storyline - as Tracy got received a knock on the door from a surprise visitor

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8 d. ago Jannik Sinner considered quitting tennis during fallout from doping case

World No 1 is set for Rome return after three-month ban‘For a moment, I thought about giving up everything’Jannik Sinner has revealed he considered quitting tennis amid the fallout from his doping case. The world No 1 is preparing to return to the sport after agreeing a three-month ban with the World Anti-Doping Agency over the positive tests he returned last March for a banned steroid.Sinner was initially cleared of blame after it was accepted the substance entered his body via a product used by his then physio during a massage, but Wada appealed against the decision. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Jannik Sinner considered quitting tennis before accepting doping ban

Sinner is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open next week

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8 d. ago World No 1 Jannik Sinner sparks romance rumours with stunning model ex of Oscar winner Adrien Brody ahead of return from doping ban

Three-time Grand Slam champion Sinner has prepared for his return following his doping ban by training in Monte Carlo, where the star was pictured with a reported new love interest.

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Red footed tortoises are native to rainforests in South America and are a species listed as vulnerable, meaning they face a high risk of extinction in the wild due to threats such as habitat loss, hunting and the pet trade.

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2 w. ago Voices: Mischievous, kind, extraordinarily empathetic: The Pope I knew supported me even at my lowest hour

Writing exclusively for The Independent, former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby recalls his meetings with Pope Francis – and reveals how he received a surprise call moments after he was forced to resign in November

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2 w. ago ‘Genuine’ Jannik Sinner ‘doesn’t deserve any hate’, says Jack Draper

The British No. 1 has publicly defended his friend throughout his protracted doping saga

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2 w. ago Jack Draper backs Sinner as return from ban nears: ‘He doesn’t deserve any hate’

British No 1 says friend is ‘a really genuine, nice person’Italian will return to action after three-month ban in MayJack Draper believes it has been important to stand up for his friend Jannik Sinner and that the Italian is undeserving of any hate as he prepares to return from his three-month anti-doping ban next month.“When people ask about him, or anyone, I’ll tell the truth,” said Draper. “I think Jannik is a really, really genuine, nice person. And on top of that, he’s obviously an unbelievable player. In this situation, I’m sure that he would have absolutely zero idea of anything. That’s just the way life goes – sometimes there’s mistakes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner told where they stand vs Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem has compared young tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to all-time greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

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3 w. ago Serena Williams says she’d ‘have gotten 20 years’ if caught like Jannik Sinner

Serena Williams calls out hypocrisy of Sinner banWilliams says ‘I would have gotten 20 years’ if caughtWorld No 1 Sinner twice tested positive for clostebolSerena Williams says she would have been hit with a 20-year ban if she had failed drug tests like men’s world No 1 Jannik Sinner, who received a three-month suspension in February.“I love the guy, love this game,” Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner, told Time magazine this week after being named one of its 100 most influential people. “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. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Serena Williams admits surprise over Jannik Sinner’s ban: ‘I would have got 20 years’

World No 1 Sinner is serving a three-month suspension after settling with Wada

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3 w. ago Serena Williams on Jannik Sinner doping case: I’d have been banned for 20 years

Sinner is serving a three-month suspension that expires on May 4 after returning two positive tests last year.

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3 w. ago Serena Williams admits surprise over length of Jannik Sinner’s ban: ‘I would have got 20 years’

World No 1 Sinner is serving a three-month suspension after settling with Wada

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3 w. ago Serena Williams makes feelings clear on Jannik Sinner ahead of return

Jannik Sinner was hit with a three month ban for doping earlier this year but plenty thought the punishment was lenient with Serena Williams making her feelings clear

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