Jannik Sinner Accepts Three-Month Ban in Doping Case Settlement

The World No. 1 tennis player agrees to suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, avoiding a prolonged legal battle.

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.