"The goal is to be in Australia".
Jannik Sinner gave a long and interesting press conference earlier today in Milan.
"I miss competing, walking onto the court and giving 100%. I miss doing what I love, which is playing tennis. Right now, it's very important for me to take care of my body because I want to play for another 10 or 15 years. I'm 25, and I want to keep stepping onto the court and giving my very best."
"At first, we had a goal in mind that turned out to be impossible, so we decided to take a different path. I'm a tennis player, not a doctor, so my only option is to trust the people around me. We're doing everything we can to protect my long-term career and get me back as soon as possible."
"I have the best doctors around me, and I'm trusting the programme they've given me. I have to accept it. The pressure is always there, and it would be strange if it weren't, but right now it's the least of my worries."
"The goal is to be in Australia. Hopefully, I can play a couple of tournaments beforehand as well. But I have to respect the timelines and the protocols, because if we rush things, something more serious could happen. I'm working towards that goal every single day."