Yet sinner

Monte Carlo Masters: After three months of turbulence and introspection away from competitive tennis, Jannik Sinner is preparing to step back onto the court, carrying with him the weight of expectation, redemption, and renewed ambition.

The 23-year-old Italian, who has held onto his world number one ranking despite a doping suspension, is set to make his much-anticipated return at the Italian Open in Rome, beginning May 7.

Sinner’s absence has been both headline-grabbing and complicated. Having won the Australian Open at the start of the season, he appeared poised for a dominant year. However, two positive tests soon clouded his rise, triggering an investigation.