Flavio Cobolli Shares Insights on Practice Session with Jannik Sinner Ahead of Comeback

Jannik Sinner looks set to make his much-anticipated return to tennis soon. Reports confirm he will compete at the China Open in Beijing next week, where he is the reigning champion. The Italian star has been sidelined due to a knee injury ever since his victory over Alexander Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final.

Despite his absence, Sinner still holds the top spot in the ATP rankings. However, Alexander Zverev’s recent US Open win has put pressure on him. Zverev trails by less than 2,000 points and could overtake Sinner if the season concludes favorably for him.

Training Session with Flavio Cobolli in Monte Carlo

Sinner has been preparing for his comeback in Monte Carlo, where he practiced alongside fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli. Cobolli, who finished as runner-up at Roland Garros this year, is currently in London to compete for Team Europe at the Laver Cup.

Before the Laver Cup began, Cobolli spoke to Super Tennis TV about training with Sinner. "We joked around a lot," said the 24-year-old, who has enjoyed the best season of his career so far in 2026. "It was really nice to see him back on court. Every chance I get, I try to make the most of our time playing together. He's one of the people who teaches me the most; I always look forward to training with him."

Cobolli’s Role at the Laver Cup

This marks Cobolli’s third consecutive appearance at the Laver Cup, having debuted in 2024 when Team Europe stopped Team World from winning three straight titles. He will not play on the event's opening day, which features a doubles match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik against Alexander Bublik and Taylor Fritz.

• Team Europe captain: Yannick Noah
• Team Europe vice captain: Tim Henman
• Team World captain: Andre Agassi
• Team World vice captain: Pat Rafter