Jannik Sinner’s nomination for the Laureus World Sportsman of the 12 months award has been withdrawn after he was given a three-month doping ban.
The world primary accepted a right away three-month ban from tennis earlier this month after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Company over his two constructive medicine exams final yr.
The 23-year-old Italian, who gained the Australian Open in January, is suspended from 9 February till 4 Might.
“Following discussions by the Laureus Academy, it has been determined that Jannik Sinner’s nomination for this yr’s Laureus World Sportsman of the 12 months Award is to be withdrawn,” Laureus World Sports activities Academy chairman Sean Fitzpatrick mentioned.
“We’ve adopted this case, the selections of the related world our bodies and – while we observe the extenuating circumstances concerned – really feel that the three-month ban renders the nomination ineligible.
“Jannik and his crew have been knowledgeable.”
