Jannik Sinner targets Australian Open 2027 return after injury recovery
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The Italian is expected to feature in the Six Kings Slam late December
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Jannik Sinner attended a press conference for the “Be Like Sinner” event in Milan on November 10. He played his role as an Allianz Global Brand Ambassador and revealed that he feels confident of returning in time for the 2027 Australian Open but will not rush his recovery from the knee injury that ended his season.
The 25-year-old has been out of action since winning his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in July. The problem is with his right knee, which subsequently kept him out of the North American hard-court swing, and forced him to pull out of the US Open and the Asian swing.
Sky Sport Italy stated that it his iliotibial band syndrome, which is the root of all problems, forcing the Italian to end his 2026 season prematurely.
Sinner named Melbourne as his target. “The goal is to go to Australia,” he said, adding that he hopes to play a few tournaments before the Grand Slam. He said that after such a long layoff, some matches beforehand could be very helpful.
He also said the comeback plan has changed. Sinner admitted the team first had an “impossible goal” in mind for his return, and then took a different path. He said he must respect the medical protocols, because rushing things could lead to more serious problems. Sinner added that he is a tennis player, not a doctor, so he trusts the experts around him.
“I miss playing tennis,” Sinner said. However, he said looking after his body comes first, because he wants to keep playing for another 10 to 15 years. He also said he is fine and that the team is doing everything it can to bring him back stronger.
Sinner indicated his first match back would probably come at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia in late December, with the Riyadh event being postponed due to a conflict in the Middle East.
Sinner’s coaching team has also changed, as Darren Cahill stepped down last week after four years at his side, and Magnus Norman joined the set-up. Norman will work alongside Simone Vagnozzi, who started working with Sinner in 2022.
Despite the injury setbacks, the 2026 calendar year was one to remember for Sinner. By winning the Italian Open, he clinched his fifth straight Masters 1000 title and extended his winning streak to 30 matches before losing to Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in the second round of the 2026 French Open.
He also became only the second player in Open Era history to complete the Career Golden Masters.
When will Jannik Sinner return to action?
Sinner, who is currently out with injury, is targeting a return at next year’s Australian Open. Sinner has also spoken about playing few tournaments to prepare for the season’s first Grand Slam.
When was Jannik Sinner last in action?
Sinner has been out of action since winning his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in July.
What injury is Jannik Sinner suffering from?
Sinner is currently out with a right knee injury.
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