Jannik Sinner Accepts Three-Month Doping Ban, Set to Return for French Open

Top tennis player Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month ban following positive drug tests, allowing him to compete in upcoming tournaments after resolution with WADA.

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Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked tennis player, has accepted a three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for the banned substance Clostebol. The ban will last from February 9 to May 4, allowing him to participate in the French Open starting May 25. Despite the positive tests, WADA acknowledged that Sinner did not intend to cheat and did not gain any competitive advantage. The settlement brings an end to a year-long investigation, with Sinner accepting partial responsibility for his team's actions that led to the violations.

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