World number one Jannik Sinner's Grand Slam return after a doping suspension could be a tough one after the Italian was handed a difficult draw at the French Open on Thursday.

In the semifinals, Sinner will play Tommy Paul, who beat Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (4), 6-3 to become the fourth American in the Open Era to reach back-to-back semifinals in Rome after Eddie Dibbs (1978-79), Jim Courier (1992-93) and Pete Sampras (1993-94).

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italia

Tennis sensation Jannik Sinner's ex-girlfriend Maria Braccini recently sparked a rumour about whether she and the Italian star have patched up. Notably, the power couple were seen dating in 2020 and maintained their private relationship.

After serving a three-month doping suspension, the world No. 1 returned to action at his home tournament in Rome. And after a couple of solid wins and then very notable victories over Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul, the Italian tennis star making a dream comeback looked like a very realistic scenario.

Jannik Sinner’s 26-match winning streak came to an end on Sunday (May 18) after losing to Carlos Alcaraz at the The post Darren Cahill says Jannik Sinner performed beyond “expectations” despite finishing as runners-up at the Italian Open appeared first on FirstSportz.

From one generational talent to another Gauff’s high praise for Sinner and Paolini showcases how the Italian tennis now has several top players