The doping case involving Jannik Sinner has been one of the mentioned matters in current months. As everybody is aware of, the world #1 was discovered constructive for Clostebol in two totally different checks carried out in March, whereas the Italian ace was enjoying the Indian Wells Masters 1000.
The two-time Grand Slam champion was provisionally suspended however – having instantly understood the origin of his contamination – he was in a position to proceed enjoying with out issues whereas ready for the ultimate verdict of ITIA.
The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria participated in numerous hearings within the following months and was subjected to plenty of stress, which additionally had repercussions on the tennis court docket between spring and summer season. Jannik spent a number of sleepless nights and was struck by an sickness through the Wimbledon Championships, failing to play his finest tennis in his quarterfinal match towards Daniil Medvedev.
Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon 2024© Stream screenshot
ITIA declared him harmless shortly earlier than the beginning of the US Open, the place Sinner triumphed proving to be the most effective participant on the planet. Simply when the case appeared to be closed, WADA’s choice to attraction towards the acquittal was introduced. The Italian champion will face a brand new trial – which will likely be held no sooner than February 11, 2025 – through which he dangers struggling a disqualification of 1 to 2 years.
The instances of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have prompted plenty of discussions and several other gamers have taken a stand on the matter. The world #1 dangers struggling a heavy penalty that will harm his picture, regardless of having proven that it was an unintentional contamination.
An enormous contradiction
The strangest truth is that – after interesting towards the acquittal sentence – he opened as much as a change within the anti-doping laws for contamination instances ranging from 2027.
On his official X profile, prime analyst José Morgado highlighted this contradiction: “Interesting rule change from WADA that will avoid things like what happened with Sinner and Swiatek… Odd that they appealed against Sinner and now changed the rule…”
Not everyone has defended Jannik in recent months. Australian ace Nick Kyrgios has been very strict towards the world number 1 and has attacked him several times, claiming that he has received favorable treatment. Players such as Denis Shapovalov and Lucas Pouille have also been not soft on Sinner, saying changes would be needed to make the anti-doping system fairer.
Jannik Sinner, 2024 ATP Finals© Stream screenshot
In a recent interview with ‘Golazo’, ATP legend Ilie Nastase expressed his point of view on Sinner’s doping case: “Well, of course it is a symbolic punishment. Maybe it scared them that Simona Halep returned the result to the CAS.
But if the Italian wasn’t number 1 and was Romanian, how long do you think he would have been suspended? Still two to three years.”
Sinner is practicing hard
Meanwhile, the 2-time Grand Slam champion began his preparation in Dubai along with various members of his team (except Darren Cahill). The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria will leave for Australia immediately after Christmas, but will not play any official tournament before the Australian Open.
The world No. 1 will play some exhibition matches in the week leading up to the Happy Slam and then try to defend the title he won this year. Jannik has a huge advantage over all his opponents in the ATP ranking, which is why he will remain world number 1 even after the 2025 AO.
These days, it has been announced that the Italian will play the prestigious Doha ATP in February and the Munich ATP on red clay, while he is expected to miss the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 in 2025. Sinner will have to defend almost 12,000 points next season and will have to wait for the CAS in Lausanne to know his fate.
Jannik Sinner© YouTube screenshot
If he isn’t disqualified, the Italian champion has a good chance of remaining on the prime of the ATP rating all through 2025. It won’t be straightforward for his opponents to bridge the hole that separates them from Jannik, the results of an nearly unreal consistency for a participant of simply 23 years previous.
Throughout a protracted interview with ‘Esquire’, the World No.1 defined how some opponents helped him enhance his recreation: “A player who has made me grow a lot is Medvedev. I had never done serve and volley, and he forced me to practice that to try to beat him. Against some players, I have to do more of a long backhand.
For me, losing often to Novak Djokovic taught me a lot. It’s good for you; it wakes you up. In football, you might play against Ronaldo and realize you have to prepare better next time. But when is the next time? In tennis, we have more opportunities to make up for it.”
