Jannik Sinner spoke with the press ahead of his return to professional tennis following a three-month ban. The US Open champion revealed the greatest emotion he has ever felt as a tennis player. The Italian has not played a competitive match since the Australian Open in January.

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.

Asked during an interview if he ever thought about dropping everything, top-ranked Jannik Sinner replied, “Yes.