Jannik Sinner says he was lost and confused after receiving a three-month doping ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency in February.

Sinner also revealed an unexpected component of his ban, which he described as the "toughest part" of his suspension. The world No. 1 was not allowed to attend any sanctioned sporting arenas, which meant he couldn't watch professional sport in the flesh. As an avid football fan, this proved to be a challenge for Sinner.

Jannik Sinner’s reappearance at the Italian Open guarantees attention, following his three-month suspension for failing two “in-competition” drug tests, during and eight days after Indian Wells last year,