Nick Kyrgios Criticizes Tennis Authorities Over Doping Cases of Sinner and Swiatek
The Australian star calls the handling of doping cases involving two top-ranked players 'disgusting' and questions the integrity of the sport.
- Nick Kyrgios has publicly condemned the doping incidents involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, labeling them harmful to the sport's reputation.
- Jannik Sinner tested positive for clostebol twice in March but avoided a ban after claiming accidental contamination by his physiotherapist, though WADA has since appealed the case.
- Iga Swiatek received a one-month suspension after testing positive for trimetazidine, which she attributed to contaminated sleep medication, a decision that has drawn mixed reactions.
- Kyrgios questioned the delayed response from tennis authorities and criticized perceived leniency in handling cases involving high-profile players.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) maintains its decisions are evidence-based, but allegations of double standards persist, with other players like Simona Halep voicing concerns about fairness.