Jannik Sinner is set to make his return to competitive tennis at the China Open, which runs from September 30 to October 6 in Beijing. The Italian player, currently ranked No. 1 by the ATP, last competed at Wimbledon, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets (6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4).
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Filippo Volandri, Italy’s Davis Cup captain, confirmed that Sinner has resumed regular training after a nearly 50-day break from the tour. Volandri emphasized the importance of ensuring Sinner is fully ready before his return, stating, "For Jannik, for now, the priority is to come back to 100% on the tour. He needs all the time necessary to achieve that."
Sinner aims to defend his title at the China Open, where he won the championship last year by defeating American Learner Tien in straight sets (6-2, 6-2). In previous years, he also reached the finals of the event, winning his first title in Beijing in 2023 against Daniil Medvedev (7-6, 7-6) and losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic three-set match in 2024 (6-7, 6-4, 7-6).
His upcoming participation follows a slower recovery compared to Alcaraz, who returned from a left wrist injury to compete in the US Open after four months away from the court. Alcaraz’s comeback was marked by a challenging five-set loss to Ben Shelton. Tennis commentators have suggested that Sinner take a careful approach to his return in order to be prepared for future events such as the ATP Finals and the Australian Open in January.
Despite his time away from competition, Sinner continues to hold the No. 1 position in the ATP World Rankings, with Alexander Zverev trailing by 1,800 points. Fans of men's tennis are looking forward to Sinner’s return and the potential developments in the tournament.