Jannik Sinner Accepts Three-Month Suspension Amid WADA Settlement
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner's three-month suspension from tennis stems from inadvertent contamination, allowing his return for the French Open starting May 25.
Sinner accepted responsibility for what happened and said he knows that the rules are there for a good reason.
World No. 1 tennis player accepts 3-month ban in doping investigation
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Having the recently crowned Australian Open champion receive a drugs ban is not a good look for the sport, of course, but it could have been a lot worse.
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The handling of Sinner's case had raised questions about double standards.
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The handling of Sinner’s case had raised questions about double standards.
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Saturday’s announcement brings to an end a controversy which has followed Sinner everywhere just as he rose to become the top player in men’s tennis and a multiple Grand Slam winner.
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner accepts three-month tennis ban to end doping drama
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From that standpoint, the settlement is a huge win for Sinner.
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Sinner had previously avoided suspension from competition with the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announcing in August that he wasn’t at fault for the positive tests.
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Summary
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month suspension after two positive Clostebol tests, attributed to inadvertent contamination from a physiotherapist's spray. WADA confirmed that Sinner did not intend to cheat and acknowledged the case's unique circumstances. This ban, effective from Feb. 9 to May 4, concludes a year-long ordeal for Sinner, who recently defended his Australian Open title. Following the settlement, he will prepare for upcoming Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open starting May 25. His lawyer highlighted Sinner's innocence, stating that responsibility for the incident lies with his entourage.
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