Tennis World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Suspended for Three Months Over Doping Violation
The suspension follows a positive test for Clostebol, with Sinner maintaining the substance entered his system unintentionally through a physiotherapist's actions.
- Jannik Sinner, the current world No. 1 in tennis, has been suspended for three months after testing positive for the banned anabolic steroid Clostebol in March 2024.
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) initially sought a longer ban but reached an agreement with Sinner, who will return to competition on May 4, ahead of the French Open starting May 25.
- Sinner claims the substance entered his body through a massage by a physiotherapist, and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) found no evidence of intentional doping or negligence.
- WADA accepted Sinner's explanation but emphasized that athletes are responsible for the actions of their support teams, considering the three-month suspension appropriate under the circumstances.
- The decision has drawn criticism from some, including Nick Kyrgios, who questioned the fairness of the process, while others, like the Italian Tennis Federation, defended Sinner's integrity.
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