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Djokovic Says Sinner’s Doping Case Will Follow Him, Questions Tennis Anti-Doping Consistency

He referenced Sinner’s 2024 clostebol finding that led to a three‑month ban after authorities accepted contamination from a physiotherapist’s ointment.

Overview

  • Speaking with Piers Morgan, the 38-year-old drew a parallel to the lingering scrutiny from his 2022 Australia visa and COVID dispute.
  • Djokovic argued that outcomes in tennis anti-doping cases appear uneven and can favor top players with access to leading legal teams.
  • Reports detail that Sinner tested positive at Indian Wells in March 2024 for clostebol and returned to the tour after serving a three-month suspension.
  • Coverage conflicts on Sinner’s status at the ATP Finals in Turin, with some outlets reporting he is competing and another citing a shoulder injury absence.
  • Media references to other high-profile cases, including Simona Halep’s initially lengthy suspension later reduced by CAS, underscore concerns over consistency.