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.

Jannik Sinner considered leaving tennis entirely earlier this year before he accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency