Skinner returns from doping ban with victory at Italian Open

Sinner, playing his first match since winning the Australian Open in January, saw off Mariano Navone 6-3 6-4 in Saturday's second-round encounter in Rome having received a first-round bye.

BACK WITH A BANG: Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after a second round match against Argentina's Mariano Navone at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

World number one Jannik Sinner returned to action following his three-month doping ban with a straight-sets win over Mariano Navone at the Italian Open.

Sinner, playing his first match since winning the Australian Open in January, saw off the Argentinian 6-3 6-4 in Saturday's second-round encounter in Rome having received a first-round bye.