By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday February 15, 2025
Jannik Sinner’s settlement with WADA – World Anti-Doping Company – has left the tennis world a bit surprised. The Italian accepted a three-month ban, which conveniently permits him to not miss any majors. He’s eligible to return on Might 4.
The decision of the case has left some disenchanted. Three-time main champion Stan Wawrinka was one of many first to chime in on social media about Sinner’s settlement.
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“I don’t consider in a clear sport anymore,” the Swiss tweeted.
I don’t consider in a clear sport anymore …
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) February 15, 2025
Feliciano Lopez, former World No.12 and present Madrid event director, took Sinner’s facet, saying: “It’s very clear he hasn’t carried out something to boost his efficiency, that’s confirmed. He’s taking full duty for others’ mistake and three months suspension, consequently. Longer suspension would’ve made sport cleaner? I don’t suppose so.
I do Stan. It’s very clear he hasn’t carried out something to boost his efficiency, that’s confirmed.He’s taking full duty for others mistake and three months suspension consequently. Longer suspension would’ve made sport cleaner?I don’t suppose so.
— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) February 15, 2025
WADA formally withdrew its enchantment to the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport. They had been in search of a 1-2 yr ban for Sinner, however elected to choose the three months. The listening to was set to start in April 16, which might have put Sinner in jeopardy of lacking the summer time Slams had he been banned the identical period of time.
“It simply appears somewhat bit too handy,” Tim Henman stated on Sky Sports activities.
The all the time vocal Yevgeny Kafelnikov recommended gamers ought to refuse to compete in opposition to Sinner when he returns. “After newest developments, I might do the next (assuming i used to be nonetheless taking part in). Each time I draw Sinner within the event, I don’t go on court docket, doesn’t matter if first spherical or ultimate. However I’m afraid not one will do similar.”
after newest developments,i might do following (assuming i used to be nonetheless taking part in). Each time i draw Sinner within the event,i don’t go on court docket,doesn’t matter if first spherical or ultimate. However I’m afraid not one will do similar😉
— Kafelnikov Yevgeny (@KYevgeni) February 15, 2025
Nick Kyrgios, who has been adamantly in opposition to Sinner from the beginning of this controversy, known as it a foul day for tennis:
So wada come out and say it will be a 1-2 yr ban. Clearly sinners group have carried out every thing of their energy to simply go forward and take a 3 month ban, no titles misplaced, no prize cash misplaced. Responsible or not? Unhappy day for tennis. Equity in tennis doesn’t exist.
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) February 15, 2025
