Italian Open: Jannik Sinner's Return Could Be Against 18-Year-Old Federico Cina
Italy's tennis world number one Jannik Sinner's first opponent on his return from a three month doping ban in the Italian Open could be compatriot Federico Cina.
Sinner has been given a bye into the second round where he awaits the winner of 18-year-old Cina's match with Argentine Mariano Navone.
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