Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Hamburg Open 2025 To Prepare For French Open

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from Hamburg Open 2025 to focus on French Open after a strong Rome return post WADA suspension.

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By Vishwajeet Jaiswal Last updated May 18, 2025

Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Hamburg Open 2025 To Prepare For French Open — Jannik Sinner

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Jannik Sinner pulls out of Hamburg Open 2025 to focus on French Open

Italy’s tennis player Jannik Sinner has officially announced that he will not play in the Hamburg Open 2025. He made this announcement just before his semi-final match against Tommy Paul at the Rome Open. In that match, Sinner lost the first set but made a strong comeback and won, setting up a final match with Carlos Alcaraz.

This decision comes shortly after his return to the court through the Italian Open 2025, which was his first tournament after a three-month break.

First appearance after WADA suspension

Sinner was away from the tour for three months due to a silent suspension agreement with WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). After winning the Australian Open in January 2025, he did not appear in any competitive match until his return in Rome, where he impressed everyone.

Strong return in Rome

The 22-year-old reached the semi-finals in Rome without losing a single set. He played excellent tennis on clay courts, where he has usually struggled. Out of his 19 ATP titles, only one has come on clay. That win was at the 2022 Croatia Open Umag, where he defeated Alcaraz in three sets.

His return in Rome excited the Italian fans, especially because he had missed the 2024 edition of the tournament.

Not an injury, but a strategy?

The timing of Sinner’s withdrawal from Hamburg suggests it is more about planning than any physical problem. The French Open is just a few days away, and saving energy for that big tournament could be his main goal.

Taking his place in the Hamburg Open is World Number 4 Alexander Zverev, who has accepted a wild card entry. As a German player and a Roland Garros finalist, Zverev will now be the main attraction in front of his home fans.

Summary

Jannik Sinner pulling out of the Hamburg Open looks like a smart move in his tournament planning. His comeback in Rome is already getting a lot of attention, and now all eyes will be on his French Open journey. Since there are no injury reports, it seems this is a tactical decision to keep his performance at its best.

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