
Jannik Sinner aims to return to the Australian Open and explains the need to respect medical protocols to protect his career in the long term, focusing on patience and recovery.
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Jannik Sinner spoke about his recovery plans and future during an event in Milan.
Jannik Sinner's goal is to return to the court at the Australian Open. He confirms this during the "Be Like Sinner" event at the Allianz Tower in Milan: "I hope to do some tournaments first but I have to respect the protocols to avoid more serious problems. It's important to take care of my body, I want to play for 10-15 more years. I have the best doctors by my side, I have to accept the program they give me, it's the only option there is. We're doing everything to protect my career in the long term. We need patience, it's the best weapon."
Sinner is not fatalistic about his injury: "It went the way it went, we're looking for a way out, I'll see tennis in another, more positive way. Before everything seemed natural, traveling the world and winning tournaments. Now I'm appreciating what I managed to do. The desire to win is even higher, lifting trophies will be even nicer. I'll enjoy it a little more."
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