Jannik Sinner said he “didn’t feel at ease” during the Australian Open in January and considered taking a break from tennis after he was sanctioned for two anti-doping violations.

Jannik Sinner is back in Rome to relaunch his career following his three-month drugs ban. But although his suspension is over today, the sport remains split over the controversial treatment of the world No.1. Rafa Nadal and Jack Draper have spoken up in support of the Italian before he makes a hero’s return at the Rome Masters this week.

Jannik Sinner considered leaving tennis entirely earlier this year before he accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency