Key Takeaways
- Jannik Sinner is continuing his recovery from right knee tendinopathy in Turin, utilizing J Medical and Circolo della Stampa Sporting.
- The Italian team has incorporated specialized argon laser therapy into Sinner’s program to assist tissue healing.
- Beijing tournament director Lars Graff noted that “Jannik is working well and is managing his recovery wisely,” though medical clearance remains necessary.
Targeted argon laser therapy added to rehabilitation program in Turin
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is making encouraging strides in his bid to return to competitive tennis following an extra-articular tendinopathy in his right knee. The physical setback previously forced him to miss the North American hard-court swing, including the Canadian Open, the Cincinnati Open, and the US Open.
Based in Turin, Sinner has continued his recovery work using the facilities at J Medical and has already resumed testing his movement with a racket on the courts of Circolo della Stampa Sporting. The on-court sessions remain closely supervised by his medical team, who are focusing on his foot placement, changes of direction, and how the knee handles increases in workload.
According to a report from Corriere della Sera, Sinner’s rehabilitation has recently incorporated argon laser therapy. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation arranged for specialized machinery to be brought to Turin for the procedure. The method is historically connected to the late Pierfrancesco Parra—widely known as Doctor Laser—who pioneered argon laser use in Italian sports medicine before passing away in 2021.
The therapeutic procedure relies on a laser beam generated through argon gas, blending thermal and light energy. For Sinner, it forms part of a broader protocol combining athletic training, physiotherapy, and progressive on-court exercises designed to accelerate tissue healing without triggering inflammation or pain.
Potential Monte Carlo trip ahead of planned Asian swing
Should the upcoming medical assessments confirm positive progress, Sinner is expected to depart Turin over the weekend and travel to Monte Carlo. Beginning Monday, he could reunite with coach Simone Vagnozzi and the rest of his technical team.
The transition to Monte Carlo would not signal an immediate return to full training intensity. His staff intends to increase the workload cautiously, shifting from controlled technical drills to higher-intensity movement exercises before eventually attempting match simulations to prevent any setback that could derail the remainder of his year.
The main objective on Sinner’s schedule remains the ATP 500 event in Beijing, set to run from September 30 to October 6. Sinner appears on the tournament entry list and is slated to defend the title he claimed in 2025.
Tournament director Lars Graff expressed optimism regarding Sinner’s recovery after speaking with the Italian’s team, remarking, “Jannik is working well and is managing his recovery wisely.”
Graff added that Sinner’s camp has provided reassuring feedback, though final medical clearance is still mandatory before he competes. Following Beijing, Sinner is scheduled to contest the Shanghai Masters from October 7 to 18, with his participation dependent on how his knee holds up. He is also slated to feature at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh from October 21 to 24 alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur.
Jannik Sinner in 2026
Now the world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 12th of July when he beat world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 31st career title.
Presently, during this year the Italian owns an overall 44-3 win-loss record. The Italian conquered 6 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Wimbledon.
