Overview

• Jannik Sinner's three-month doping suspension, ending May 4, 2025, stemmed from accidental clostebol contamination via his physiotherapist's spray.
• The Italian tennis star revealed he contemplated quitting the sport, citing isolation and judgment from peers during the controversy.
• Sinner, who retained his World No.1 ranking and won the Australian Open during the dispute, expressed relief as he prepares for his Italian Open return.
• Criticism from players like Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams questioned the fairness of his case, though Sinner denies receiving lenient treatment.
• The ITIA reports a surge in player inquiries on avoiding inadvertent doping violations, prompting expanded education efforts in the sport.