Jannik Sinner vs Mariano Navone LIVE: World No 1 returns at Italian Open – UK Times

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Jannik Sinner’s return to action at the Italian Open.

The World No 1 has not played since winning the Australian Open in January after being hit with a three-month doping ban – but gets back on the court tonight in front of a home crowd in Rome.

After receiving Sinner a bye to the second round as top seed, he will be welcomed back by Argentine player Mariano Navone in his opening match of the tournament, who beat Sinner’s countryman Federico Cina in straight sets in the first round.

Stay tuned for all the build-up and action from Sinner’s tennis return.