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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.
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