Jannik Sinner has confirmed he plans to compete at the Australian Open in January.

The Italian has not played since defending his Wimbledon title in July due to a knee injury.

Sinner, who has lost his world number one spot to Alexander Zverev, won the Melbourne title in 2024 and 2025 but was beaten by Novak Djokovic in this year's semi-final.

"The goal is to return to Australia," the 25-year-old said at press conference in Milan.

"Maybe play a few tournaments earlier. But I have to take everything one step after the other every day towards the goal because if we hurry then maybe it will be worse. But yes, the goal is Australia"