Jannik Sinner's preparation for the 2026 season has already begun in Dubai, however the world quantity 2 allowed himself some leisure this weekend by attending the final GP of the System 1 World Championship staged dwell in Abu Dhabi.
The 24-year-old from Sesto Pusteria introduced his girlfriend Laila Hasanovic, his household and members of his crew with him to Yas Marina, earlier than resuming coaching forward of the brand new yr. The Italian star will attempt to win the title on the Australian Open for the third yr in a row, being conscious that he’s the person to beat at Melbourne Park.
The four-time Grand Slam champion ended 2025 in the very best method, triumphing on the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin for the second time in a row and transferring to only 550 factors behind his big rival Carlos Alcaraz within the ATP rankings. Jannik could have the prospect to overhaul the 22-year-old Spaniard once more from February onwards, as he was unable to play till Could this yr because of the controversial ban imposed on him by WADA.
Sinner attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Earlier than the beginning of the Glad Slam – which can kick off on Sunday 18 January – the world quantity 2 would be the protagonist of a few exhibition matches. Extra exactly, he’ll face Alcaraz in Seoul on January 10, 2026 and also will play with Canadian ace Felix Auger-Aliassime in Melbourne on January 16 (two days earlier than the beginning of the AO).
As he has already completed within the final two seasons, the previous world number one has determined to not take part in official tournaments earlier than the Australian Open and confirmed his option to the microphones of 'Sky Sports activities' whereas he was in Abu Dhabi.
“Subsequent event, Australian Open center of January. So we’ve a while off, time to follow and attempt to prepare for subsequent yr” – he acknowledged.
Sinner has reached a minimum of the ultimate within the final 5 Main tournaments performed (his final elimination earlier than the ultimate dates again to the 2024 Wimbledon Championships).
