Jannik Sinner Faces Doping Appeal by WADA After Tribunal Clearance
The World Anti-Doping Agency seeks a ban for Sinner despite a tribunal ruling that cleared him of fault for positive steroid tests.
- Jannik Sinner tested positive for the anabolic steroid clostebol twice in March but was cleared by an independent tribunal in August.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency accepted Sinner's explanation that the steroid entered his system accidentally through his physiotherapist.
- WADA has appealed the tribunal's decision, seeking a ban of one to two years, with the case now before the Court of Arbitration for Sport
- Sinner, who is currently competing in the Shanghai Masters, expressed confidence in a favorable outcome but admitted feeling uncomfortable with the ongoing case.
- The appeal process is expected to continue into early next year, potentially affecting Sinner's ability to defend his Australian Open title in January.