Mon May 12 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Sinner’s Winning Return: Panatta Predicts Roland Garros Dominance
**Rome, Italy** – Tennis legend Adriano Panatta has declared Jannik Sinner’s return to the court a resounding success, despite some minor imperfections. In a recent podcast with fellow Italian tennis star Paolo Bertolucci, Panatta analyzed Sinner’s opening victory at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, his first match back after a three-month break due to a Clostebol case.
While acknowledging Sinner made more errors than usual, Panatta attributed this to the conditions: the slower clay court and the humidity near the Tiber River affecting ball speed in the later afternoon match. He dismissed criticism of Sinner’s forehand, pointing out that clay is not his strongest surface.
Panatta further asserted Sinner’s current dominance, stating that apart from Carlos Alcaraz, his opponents are merely pale imitations. He believes the real test will come against Francisco Cerúndolo, a clay-court specialist, describing the Argentine as the only player who could genuinely challenge Sinner’s path to the top.
Looking ahead, Panatta expressed confidence in Sinner’s preparations for Roland Garros. He sees Sinner’s upcoming match in Hamburg as valuable preparation and dismisses Casper Ruud as a serious threat in Rome, predicting a certain victory for the Italian. Panatta concludes that with a few more matches under his belt, Sinner will be in peak form for the French Open.
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