Overview

• Jannik Sinner tested positive for the banned anabolic agent clostebol during the Indian Wells Masters in March 2024, which he attributed to accidental contamination by a member of his support staff.
• The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) initially sought a 1-2 year ban but reached a settlement with Sinner, resulting in a three-month suspension from February 9 to May 4, 2025.
• Sinner will miss several key tournaments, including Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid, but will return in time for the Italian Open and the French Open later this year.
• The suspension does not strip Sinner of any titles or prize money beyond his forfeited Indian Wells earnings, but he will lose 1,600 ATP ranking points, though he retains a significant lead over the World No. 2.
• The settlement has drawn criticism from fans and players, with some questioning the perceived leniency and timing of the ban, while WADA emphasized the athlete's lack of intent to cheat.