Jannik Sinner return to tennis at Australian Open after knee injury, Digi Mart USA News (Milan, Italy): Jannik Sinner has confirmed he plans to compete at the Australian Open in January. The Italian has not played since defending his Wimbledon title in July due to a knee injury.
Sinner, who has lost his world No. 1 ranking to Alexander Zverev, won the Melbourne title in 2024 and 2025 but was beaten by Novak Djokovic in this year’s semi-final.
“The goal is to return to Australia,” the 25-year-old said at a press conference in Milan. “Maybe play a few tournaments earlier.
But I have to take everything one step after the other every day towards the goal because if we hurry then maybe it will be worse. But yes, the goal is Australia.”
The five-time Grand Slam winner also praised Brit Jack Draper, Matteo Berrettini and Carlos Alcaraz for their support during his time out with injury. Draper has ruled out returning before 2027 after missing every Grand Slam this year.
“When I announced that my season was over, Berrettini and Draper got in touch straight away,” Sinner said. “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.
We are trying to find a way out of this situation and working towards experiencing those emotions again. For me, tennis is not a job.
I continue to play because I enjoy it.”
Sinner was joined at the event by Darren Cahill, the coach he parted ways with last week after four years. Sweden’s Magnus Norman has joined Sinner’s coaching team.
“You have to ask yourself a lot of questions to get inside the mind of the player you’re coaching – that’s how you earn his trust,” Cahill said. “We’ve built and shaped an incredible team, but 99 per cent of what’s been achieved is down to him.”
Sinner said Cahill was like a “second dad” and that the two will remain close friends. He said former world No. 2 Norman shares many similarities with Cahill.
“He accepts the way we are already working, which is important to me so that I don’t have to change everything all over again,” Sinner said.
Cahill said he was not involved in the decision to hire Norman but believes it is an excellent choice. Simone Vagnozzi will remain in place to provide continuity.
Sinner also congratulated fellow Italian Kimi Antonelli, who became the youngest ever Formula 1 World Champion after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. “Kimi has done something incredible.
He’s learned so much this year, and what he’s done moves me deeply,” Sinner said.
