Kyrgios Accuses ATP of Protecting Jannik Sinner in Renewed Doping Fallout
The Australian’s podcast remarks refocus attention on a case that concluded with a three‑month ban after WADA’s appeal.
Overview
- Speaking on UNSCRIPTED by Josh Mansour, Nick Kyrgios alleged the ATP is protecting Jannik Sinner, citing Italian leadership and calling the handling of the case “BS.”
- Kyrgios said his relationship with Sinner is “pretty grim,” reiterating the stance he took when the case became public in 2024.
- Sinner twice tested positive for the banned anabolic agent clostebol in March 2024, with the ITIA initially finding he bore no fault or negligence and allowing him to compete.
- WADA appealed the ITIA decision, and a February 2025 settlement produced a three‑month suspension that Sinner served.
- ATP CEO Andrea Gaudenzi is Italian, a detail Kyrgios referenced in his claim, while Sinner has remained among the sport’s elite alongside Carlos Alcaraz.