Whereas his rivals are battling in Indian Wells, world no. 1 Jannik Sinner is serving a three-month suspension following a doping controversy. The Italian will miss the opening 4 Masters 1000 occasions of the season forward of his return on the residence Rome Masters.
Jannik’s pal and rival Jack Draper praised the world’s dominant participant. The Briton hailed the Italian’s work ethic and habits on and off the courtroom. Draper backed Sinner to return even stronger and prolong his unbelievable run.
Jack Draper on Jannik Sinner:
“This period and last year has been difficult for him. I always try & send my support. I tell him I’m very inspired by him & all the things he’s achieving in the game… He deserves all the success he’s getting.” ❤️
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 5, 2025
Jannik will steer clear of the official tournaments by Might 4th following his settlement with the World Anti-Doping Company (WADA). The 23-year-old will seemingly preserve his ATP throne after constructing an enormous benefit over his closest rivals, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz.
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Sinner completed the 2023 season ranked 4th and took males’s tennis by storm final 12 months. He embraced a 73-6 run in 2024 and topped it with eight ATP titles and the Davis Cup trophy protection. The Italian was the dominant determine on hard-court, conquering seven tournaments on his favourite floor.
Jannik claimed each hard-court Main shields and added three Masters 1000 trophies and the ATP Finals to his tally. Sinner turned the twenty ninth world no. 1 in ATP historical past after Roland Garros and constructed an enormous hole over the rivals behind him.
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
The Italian prolonged his streak after profitable the Australian Open crown this January, mirroring final 12 months’s success and cementing his domination. In February, world no. 1 made an settlement with WADA following his clostebol controversy.
Jannik withdrew from Doha, and he can even miss the opening 4 Masters 1000 occasions of the season. The group at Foro Italico in Rome will welcome the house hero in Might, and he needs to be desirous to show his A-game and chase the title.
“What Jannik has achieved is impressive. Also, we have to respect his work ethic and how he behaves on and off the court. I believe he will return stronger than ever, and I’m looking forward to see him compete again,” Jack Draper mentioned.
