Casper Ruud acknowledged that he first thought there might have been wrongdoing in the way Jannik Sinner’s doping scandal was handled. But after looking over the case and going over the paperwork, he came to the conclusion that there was no discrimination.
Information regarding Sinner’s failed drug tests from March was made public a month ago. He tested positive twice for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing drug. His instant appeals were granted, and his initial suspensions were lifted.
The Italian was cleared of all charges of all charges by the ITIA and an impartial tribunal following the conclusion of their investigations. Ruud acknowledged in an interview that he had first doubts about the circumstances.
Ruud expressed his remarks about it and said: “I noticed at the start before I got into the case and the sequence of events, that I also thought there were a few owls in the bog. He is number one in the world, there had to be discrimination. But then I familiarized myself with the case and the rules. If you have read the documents and understand the process in this type of case, then you understand that there is no discrimination here.”
He added: “What Sinner has done well, to defend himself, is that he managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive. He understood quite quickly where it came from. There are not many athletes who manage to come up with an explanation within 15 days, but Jannik has managed it. It speaks in his favour that he quickly found out where the substance came from and that he has a reasonable explanation.”
Casper Ruud on Jannik Sinner’s case:
“If you have read the documents and understand the process in this type of case, then you understand that there is no discrimination here.”
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Casper Ruud in 2024
LWWWLWLWWW Now the world no.9, the Norwegian played his last match on the 1st of September when he lost to world no.7 Taylor Fritz 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-2 in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).
During this season the Norwegian has managed to achieve an overall 47-15 record. The Norwegian conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. The Norwegian got to the final in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte-Carlo.
Casper Ruud will play the world no.98 Thiago Seyboth Wild in the final. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Seyboth Wild.
The Norwegian conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. Ruud was the runner-up in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open), in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) and in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).
The Norwegian won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 11 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Ruud is scheduled to play next in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 25th of September.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Now ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 8th of September when he beat world no.7 Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 7-5 in the final of the U.S. Open to win his 17th career title.
Until now, during this year Sinner achieved a 55-5 record. Jannik conquered 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Beijing (China Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
Casper Ruud and Jannik Sinner played each other just 2 times. Their actual head to head record is 2-0 for Sinner. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 7-5 6-1 in the quarter in Vienna (Erste Bank Open) in October 2021.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
