Jannik Sinner’s suspension began on February 9, meaning a month has already passed, with his return set for May 4.
With world No. 2 Alexander Zverev’s early exit from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the Italian star is almost certain to retain his top spot in the ATP rankings when he returns to competition.
In recent weeks, the 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria has been focusing primarily on his physical conditioning, working closely with his fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio.
While this suspension was far from ideal, it could give the three-time Grand Slam champion an opportunity to fine-tune his game and come back even stronger.
Sinner’s performance over the past year has been remarkable, with nine titles and only six losses since January 2024. Even the controversy surrounding his doping case hasn’t stopped him from dominating the tour.
As per regulations, Sinner cannot train with professional players and must practice in private facilities until April 13. However, he may have found the perfect training partner.
A social media post recently showed the world No. 1 dining in Monte Carlo with former Austrian champion Dominic Thiem, his brother Moritz, and Thiem’s manager, Stefan Herzog.
Thiem, who retired from professional tennis in late 2024 after a loss to Luciano Darderi in Vienna, could be the ideal sparring partner to help Sinner maintain his rhythm during this challenging period.
The two players have always shared a strong bond on and off the court, despite never facing each other in an official match.
Sinner even spoke fondly of Thiem when the Austrian bid farewell to the sport in front of his home crowd in Vienna.
Why Iga Swiatek Keeps Crushing Opponents – In Her Own Words
Iga Swiatek shared insights into her remarkable dominance on the court following her opening win at the 2025 Indian Wells Open.
Right now, no other player in tennis—male or female—can dominate matches as consistently as Swiatek. Her dominance has even sparked jokes about her “bakery” because of how frequently she dishes out bagels (6-0 sets) and breadsticks (6-1 sets).
These lopsided scorelines appear in nearly every match the 23-year-old Pole plays, highlighting just how overpowering she can be. While players like Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina can also win in dominant fashion, what sets Swiatek apart is how often she does it—almost every other match.
Her first-round performance at the 2025 Indian Wells Open was no exception. Facing Caroline Garcia, Swiatek completely dismantled her opponent, securing a 6-2, 6-0 victory.
After the match, the tournament’s second seed was asked why she believes she’s able to dominate so frequently while also avoiding such defeats herself. Swiatek explained that, regardless of the score, she maintains the same mindset—focusing on winning every rally. This approach, she believes, is key to producing such one-sided results.
“Well, I mean, there are many reasons. I don’t know. It’s just that I’m solid no matter what the score is, and I don’t take, you know, next games for granted. If I’m leading even 4-0, I know that I should keep playing the same way and keep the same attitude to just win the match.”
At the same time, when Swiatek does lose, it’s usually in a tightly contested match. She takes pride in that fact, as she believes it proves that facing her is never an easy challenge.
“But for sure, the matches that I lose are usually much tighter, which means that it’s harder to win against me, I guess. But it doesn’t matter. I’m going to have matches that are huge battles and easy matches, but you can never expect and you can never just, I don’t know, try to predict. Doesn’t make sense.”
Swiatek will aim to maintain her dominance in the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Indian Wells. After defeating Garcia, she now faces a tough test against Dayana Yastremska, who pulled off a stunning upset over 32nd-seeded Ons Jabeur in the second round.
