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 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 dissatisfied. 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 imagine in a clear sport anymore,” the Swiss tweeted.
I don’t imagine 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 executed something to reinforce 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 executed something to reinforce 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 attraction to the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport. They had been in search of 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 season Slams had he been banned the identical period of time.
“It simply appears just a little bit too handy,” Tim Henman stated on Sky Sports activities.
The at all times 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 closing. However I’m afraid not one will do similar.”
after newest developments,i’d 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 closing. 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, referred to as it a foul day for tennis:
So wada come out and say it might be a 1-2 12 months ban. Clearly sinners workforce have executed every thing of their energy to only 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
