Jannik Sinner said he “didn’t feel at ease” during the Australian Open in January and considered taking a break from tennis after he was sanctioned for two anti-doping violations.

Since Jannik Sinner has been out of action due to his deal with WADA, the men's tour has lost its main leader. The world No.1 has played just one tournament this season so far – the 2025 Australian Open – clinching his third Grand Slam title and proving to be unstoppable on hard courts.

The 23-year-old, who will return to action at Italian Open after short ban, ‘wasn’t in a very happy place’ before year’s first grand slam.