Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban, beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo on Tuesday to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals.

The world No. 1 was rusty on his first match back after three months away. His Italian Open draw means he cannot afford to be so for long.

Jannik Sinner is ready to make his debut at the Rome Masters 1000 in a few hours. The world No.1 – who has not played an official match since the 2025 Australian Open final against Alexander Zverev – will face Argentine ace Mariano Navone in front of his home fans to try to get a place in the third round.