Sinner expects to be fit for Australian Open after knee injury

Jannik Sinner expects to be fit for January’s Australian Open after a knee injury kept him out of competition since he won Wimbledon in July. The Italian also hopes to play in several tournaments before attempting to defend his Melbourne title.

“I miss playing tennis,” Sinner said at a press conference in Milan. “But now it’s crucial that I take good care of my body, because I want to keep playing for another 10 to 15 years.” He said his return had initially been set against an “impossible” target, so he and his team had taken a different approach. “I’m a tennis player, not a doctor, so I can only trust them.”

The 25-year-old has delayed his return several times. He ended his 2026 season early because of the knee injury, having last played at Wimbledon. His absence also cost him the world number one ranking; he is now second behind Germany’s Alexander Zverev.

Sinner won the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025. His latest comments indicate his expectation, rather than a confirmed return date.