By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday February 14, 2025
Jannik Sinner’s settlement with WADA – World Anti-Doping Company – has left the tennis world a bit shocked. 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 upset. 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 match director, took Sinner’s facet, saying: “It’s very clear he hasn’t performed something to reinforce his efficiency, that’s confirmed. He’s taking full accountability for others’ mistake and three months suspension, consequently. Longer suspension would’ve made sport cleaner? I don’t assume so.
I do Stan. It’s very clear he hasn’t performed something to reinforce his efficiency, that’s confirmed.He’s taking full accountability for others mistake and three months suspension consequently. Longer suspension would’ve made sport cleaner?I don’t assume so.
— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) February 15, 2025
WADA formally withdrew its attraction to the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport. They have been searching for a 1-2 12 months ban for Sinner, however elected to decide on 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 a little bit bit too handy,” Tim Henman stated on Sky Sports activities.
The all the time vocal Yevgeny Kafelnikov instructed gamers ought to refuse to compete in opposition to Sinner when he returns. “After newest developments, I’d do the next (assuming i used to be nonetheless taking part in). Each time I draw Sinner within the match, I don’t go on courtroom, doesn’t matter if first spherical or remaining. However I’m afraid not one will do identical.”
after newest developments,i’d do following (assuming i used to be nonetheless taking part in). Each time i draw Sinner within the match,i don’t go on courtroom,doesn’t matter if first spherical or remaining. However I’m afraid not one will do identical😉
— Kafelnikov Yevgeny (@KYevgeni) February 15, 2025
Nick Kyrgios, who has been adamantly in opposition to Sinner from the beginning of this controversy, referred to as it a nasty day for tennis:
So wada come out and say it will be a 1-2 12 months ban. Clearly sinners crew have performed every part 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
