Top-ranked Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban by beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (2), 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinal

ROME — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner passed a big test on his return from a three-month doping ban, beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (2),6-3 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Rome Open.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner cleared a major hurdle in his comeback from a three-month doping ban, defeating clay-court specialist Francisco Cerundolo 7-6