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Jannik Sinner targets Australian Open return after knee injury
Jannik Sinner is aiming to return at the Australian Open in January after a knee injury stopped him playing.
The Italian has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July.
He says he may play in tournaments before the Australian Open, but will follow his recovery plan without rushing.
Sinner said he wants to protect his body so he can keep playing for another 10 to 15 years.
He won the Melbourne title in 2024 and 2025, but lost in this year's semi-final to Novak Djokovic.
Sinner has brought Magnus Norman into his coaching team after parting ways with Darren Cahill, who worked with him for four years.
Simone Vagnozzi remains in the team to provide continuity.
Jannik Sinner says he is aiming to return to competition at the Australian Open in January.
The Italian has not played since Wimbledon in July because of a knee injury.
He said he would follow recovery protocols and not rush his return.
Sinner said he may play tournaments before the Australian Open if his recovery allows.
- Who
- Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis player.
- What
- He is aiming to return to competition at the Australian Open.
- When
- The tournament is in January; Sinner spoke on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Where
- The Australian Open is in Australia. Sinner spoke at a press conference in Milan.
- Why
- He is recovering from a knee injury that cut short his season.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sinner last played at Wimbledon before his knee injury sidelined him.
Sinner said at a press conference in Milan that he was aiming to return at the Australian Open.
Sinner is targeting a return at the Australian Open.
- Player
- Jannik Sinner
- Injury
- Knee injury
- Last played
- Wimbledon in July 2026
- Target return
- Australian Open in January 2027
- Press conference
- Milan
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What people are saying
The goal is to go to Australia, I hope to get there and perhaps play a few tournaments beforehand,
But I have to take everything one step after the other every day towards the goal because if we hurry then maybe it will be worse.
We've built and shaped an incredible team, but 99 percent of what's been achieved is down to him.