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Djokovic Says Sinner’s Doping Case Will ‘Follow Him Like a Cloud,’ Questions Timing of 3-Month Ban

Djokovic’s interview revives questions over WADA’s settlement that let Jannik Sinner serve a three‑month suspension between majors.

Overview

  • Speaking to Piers Morgan, Djokovic said Sinner’s case raised a lack of transparency, inconsistency and the convenience of a ban scheduled between Grand Slams.
  • Djokovic stressed he does not think Sinner intentionally doped but noted anti-doping rules make athletes responsible for substances found in their bodies.
  • Sinner twice tested positive for clostebol in March 2024; an ITIA tribunal found no fault in August 2024 before WADA appealed and later reached a settlement.
  • WADA accepted Sinner’s explanation of accidental exposure via a then-physiotherapist and agreed a three‑month suspension served Feb 9–May 4, 2025, which did not cost him a Slam.
  • ITIA and WADA have defended their processes, while Sinner has continued to win major titles since returning, keeping debate over the case in the spotlight.