Jannik Sinner aims to return for Australian Open without rushing his rehab

Jannik Sinner interacts with the media at an Allianz event in Milan as their global brand ambassador; he aims to be back playing in the next two months | Photo Credit: Reuters

The last time Jannik Sinner graced a tennis court in a competitive match was at the Wimbledon final in July 2025, where he won his fifth Grand Slam.

The 25-year-old has said he would like to return for the Australian Open in January after missing much of the season due to a knee injury.

“The goal is to go to Australia; I hope to get there and perhaps play a few tournaments beforehand. Right now, I need to follow the protocols ⁠without rushing things. I have a lot of faith in the process, and I’m working toward that objective,” said Sinner.

“Initially, we had an impossible goal for my return in mind, so we ​took a different path. I’m a ‌tennis player, not a doctor, so my only option is to trust them. I miss playing tennis. Right now, however, I must take care of my body, because I want to keep playing ‌for another 10 to 15 years,” he added.

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Sinner has made a change to his coaching setup; Darren Cahill, who was his coach for the last four years, has left the team. Sweden’s Magnus Norman, former coach of Stan Wawrinka, will replace him.

“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. We’ve built and shaped an incredible team, but 99% of what’s been achieved is down to him. He’s the one who goes out onto the court. Everyone else contributes the final 1%, and that’s what makes the difference,” said Cahill on Sinner’s success.

Sinner also spoke about his new coach: “He worked with (Stan) Wawrinka for many years and has ​been through a lot. 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.”