Overview
- Speaking on Piers Morgan: Uncensored, Novak Djokovic said Jannik Sinner’s case raised red flags over timing, transparency and perceived leniency.
- Djokovic stressed he does not think Sinner acted deliberately but said strict liability means responsibility still rests with the athlete.
- Sinner twice tested positive for clostebol in March 2024, was initially found to bear no fault by an independent tribunal and the ITIA, then accepted a WADA settlement for a three-month suspension served February to May 2025.
- WADA said it accepted Sinner did not intend to cheat and gained no performance benefit, but cited entourage negligence as grounds for the sanction’s length.
- Djokovic noted player complaints about preferential treatment and said the issue will linger over Sinner’s reputation, as Piers Morgan used the interview to issue a public apology to Djokovic for past comments.