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Jannik Sinner Becomes First Italian Wimbledon Champion and World No. 1 as WADA Appeal Looms

Tennis authorities are poised to hear WADA’s appeal against the ITIA’s suspension ruling days after his landmark Wimbledon conquest

Neeraj Chopra
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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner overcame Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to secure his maiden Wimbledon crown.
  • He is the first Italian man to win the Gentlemen’s Singles at Wimbledon and has ascended to world No. 1.
  • Earlier this year, Sinner served a three-month suspension for a clostebol doping case that the World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed.
  • Australian player Nick Kyrgios and others have publicly cast doubt on the legitimacy of Sinner’s victory.
  • His win over Alcaraz underscores a new “Big Two” rivalry that is reshaping men’s tennis after the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic era.