Boris Becker shares jubilant reaction on Jannik Sinner’s return to tennis after a three-month doping suspension
Boris Becker has said that tennis needs both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz . He spoke about this ahead of Sinner’s impending return to the sport next month.
Sinner has been out for three months due to a doping ban. He tested positive for a banned substance called clostebol in March 2024. Even though he hasn’t played since winning the Australian Open in January 2025, he will still be world No. 1 when he returns.
I’m happy. I’m happy he’s back. I think tennis needs Sinner as much as it needs Alcaraz. I think the whole sporting world is waiting for his return.
The 23-year-old will come back at the Italian Open in Rome on May 4. He also plans to play in Hamburg before competing in the French Open. His case has brought a lot of attention and sparked debate in the tennis world.
Some people have criticized Sinner, but Becker has shown support. He also defended Alcaraz, who has faced recent criticism. Becker shared his thoughts during an interview at the Laureus Awards in Madrid.
Jannik Sinner headlines two more events alongside Rome Masters
World No.1 Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will headline strong player fields in Hamburg and Geneva. These ATP events take place just before Roland Garros, with 22 of the world’s top 30 players expected to compete.
Hamburg, now held during the Roland Garros qualifying week, will feature top names. Three players from the top 10—Sinner, Andrey Rublev, and Holger Rune—are set to play. They will be joined by five more from the top 20, including Musetti, Paul, Tiafoe, Tsitsipas, and Auger-Aliassime.
Sinner has recently returned to training at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. He will rejoin the ATP Tour at the Rome Masters on May 5, after serving a three-month ban. Hamburg will be only his third tournament of the year, following the Australian Open and his suspension.
The Italian aims to stay world No. 1 and continue his Grand Slam winning streak. He already holds titles from the 2024 US Open and 2025 Australian Open. The full Hamburg lineup also includes Cerundolo, Humbert, Mensik, Korda, Lehecka, and Davidovich Fokina.
