Jannik Sinner is on top of the world after winning the Wimbledon title for the first time on July 13.
Sinner defeated his fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz to lift the title at the All-England club and claim his fourth major overall.
After choosing to skip the Canadian Open, Sinner is set to return at the Cincinnati Masters and commence his North American hard court swing.
This is a surface Jannik Sinner has thrived on throughout his career and he will aim to continue that trend Stateside.
No days off for World No.1 Jannik Sinner.
Spotted training at the Monte Carlo Country Club, fine-tuning his game with precision.The mission is clear:
🇺🇸 Cincinnati.
🇺🇸 US Open.
Two titles. One goal. pic.twitter.com/BxNXcqpVQh— The Sinner Times (@sinnertimes) July 29, 2025
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Jannik Sinner seen working on his slice backhand ahead of his return at the Cincinnati Masters
Sinner is set to compete at the upcoming Cincinnati Masters, before travelling to New York for the US Open.
The world number one claimed both of those championship titles a year ago and he will aim to successfully defend them in 2025.
Therefore, Sinner is working hard in training to be on top of his game when he returns. In a video posted on X, Sinner was filmed training at the Monte Carlo Country Club.
The Italian was seen working on his slice backhand, before finishing a rally with a blistering forehand.
This is interesting to see from Sinner, who is practicing a shot he rarely plays during his matches, which could indicate he wants to implement the slice backhand on a more regular basis.
Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesWhy did Jannik Sinner not play at the Canadian Open?
Before the Cincinnati Masters, the Masters 1000 events resume at the Canadian Open.
But Sinner chose to skip the tournament, as did Alcaraz, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and British number one Jack Draper.
But following a run to the Wimbledon title and the Canadian Open commencing just 13 days later, Sinner opted to take more time to rest before heading to the United States.
“I’m really disappointed to be missing the National Bank Open in Toronto, especially as I have such fond memories of playing in Canada,” Sinner said.
“Winning that title in Toronto two years ago was the start of a really special moment for me, but after speaking with my team, I have to prioritise my health.
“I would like to thank Karl Hale, the tournament director, for everything he does, and I’m looking forward to returning to Canada and Toronto in the future to play in front of the great fans.”