Jannik Sinner seeks to regain his best form after a three-month suspension for doping.<\/p>\n\n
The world number one achieved a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Jesper De Jong, in his second match back in front of his home crowd at the Italian Open.<\/p>\n\n
Sinner, after a promising start, faced a brief slump that allowed De Jong to level the score in the first set.<\/p>\n\n
Despite some errors, Sinner regained control with powerful strokes and his serve, extending his winning streak to 23 matches.<\/p>\n\n
Sinner advances to the round of 16 in his first tournament since winning his third Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January.<\/p>\n\n
The Italian Open is the last preparation tournament before the start of Roland Garros on May 25.<\/p>\n\n
The Italian fans, present at the Foro Italico, gave unconditional support to Sinner.<\/p>\n\n
It’s good to have him back. He’s a very important figure in the sport. He sets the pace right now.<\/p>Tommy Paul<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Sinner’s next rival will be Francisco Cerundolo.<\/p>\n\n
Cerundolo arrives after reaching the semifinals of the Madrid Open.<\/p>\n\n
During the match, Sinner showed sportsmanship by assisting De Jong, who suffered a fall.<\/p>\n\n
Alex De Minaur also advanced to the fourth round.<\/p>\n\n
In the women’s competition, Coco Gauff defeated Emma Raducanu.<\/p>\n\n
Peyton Stearns eliminated Naomi Osaka.<\/p>\n\n
Jasmine Paolini also reached the quarterfinals.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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