Overview
- Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Novak Djokovic said he believes Jannik Sinner did not ingest Clostebol intentionally but remains responsible under anti‑doping rules.
- Djokovic described the case as marked by a lack of transparency and incoherence, calling the short suspension between Grand Slams "very, very strange."
- He did not dispute Morgan’s suggestion that a lower‑ranked player might have faced a longer ban, echoing perceptions of preferential treatment for a top star.
- The WADA agreement reached in early February imposed a three‑month suspension that kept Sinner out of several Masters 1000 events while leaving Grand Slam participation intact.
- Djokovic praised Sinner’s composure and continued success, yet said the doping episode would linger as a "cloud," noting other players had publicly alleged favoritism in similar situations.