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Now indeed, Jannik Sinner is fully aware of what it means to be out of the circuit for three months. The world number one had a smooth return against Navone but had to roll up his sleeves against Jesper de Jong to secure his second victory in the ATP Rome (6-4, 6-2). The Italian seemed less inspired than usual, faced the intensity of the Dutch player, but managed to endure. With the help of a fall that injured De Jong's wrist, he advances to the round of 16 where Fran Cerúndolo awaits him.

The first day under the night sky and the second in a sunny afternoon, but on both occasions, the stands of the ‘Campo Centrale’ supported Jannik Sinner in his comeback. The Roman central court was packed, overshadowing De Jong who, despite good intentions, realized he was not only playing against the number one but also against the entire crowd.

While Sinner, who seemed to have not lost his form and maintained his powerful rhythm, did not miss the chances given by De Jong, taking a 4-1 lead in just 25 minutes.

Nevertheless, De Jong gradually shed his excessive respect for the opponent and the situation, managing to break back. He might have fallen but not without a fight, taking control of the points, moving Sinner around and using effective drop shots.

He continued to close the gap (4-3), and a slight murmur arose in the crowd because the initial expected celebration was turning into a situation where Sinner was not feeling entirely comfortable. The three-month hiatus was starting to show at this point; his face displayed concern, and in 15 minutes, the Italian lost his two-break advantage. The first set was turning in favor of the Dutch and against the Italian.

However, whether due to the pressure of almost claiming the set or the experience of being a number one, De Jong faltered, and Sinner seized the opportunity. He was struggling, yes, but he kept his composure to avoid a mental block, finally clinching the first set 6-4.

Having overcome the scare and setback, Sinner adopted a more patient approach. Less aggression and more control, always putting one extra ball in play compared to De Jong, who was still holding on. This way, the San Candido native secured a break at the start of the second set, paving his way to the round of 16.

Yet, Sinner learned his lesson and didn't underestimate a De Jong who, after a long time challenging the top player and making him sweat, was running out of options. In fact, all chances vanished when, trying to move to the net, De Jong slipped and injured his right wrist upon landing. The Italian promptly showed concern for his opponent's health and even escorted him to his seat for medical treatment.
 

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