Shocking news in the ATP Tour, as Jannik Sinner, the world’s No. 1 and recent Australian Open champion, has been suspended for doping for three months. According to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), this was a mutual agreement between the player and the organization, meaning Sinner will be out of professional tennis from February 9 to May 4.
Sinner’s Accidental Contamination
This case dates back to March 2024, when the Italian tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid. According to Sinner’s version, the Clostebol traces found in his system resulted from a massage by a trainer who had used the substance after cutting his finger.
This explanation was initially accepted by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which ruled that there was no intentional use, allowing Sinner to continue playing. However, WADA later reopened the case, and both parties reached a mutual agreement for a suspension—not an extreme punishment, but still a necessary sanction.
As a result, Jannik Sinner will miss key tournaments such as Indian Wells, Miami Open, Rolex Monte-Carlo, and Madrid Open, with hopes of returning in time for the Rome Open.
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