Nick Kyrgios, known for his outspoken and often controversial demeanor, recently made headlines again by reacting to the latest development in Jannik Sinner’s doping case. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has decided to appeal the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) decision, which had previously cleared Sinner of any fault or negligence despite testing positive for a banned substance.
Kyrgios, never one to shy away from expressing his opinions, took to social media to share his thoughts. He posted a series of comments and stories, mocking the situation and expressing his hope that Sinner would face a suspension. In one particularly pointed comment, Kyrgios wrote, “Hahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahaha god I hope the people running this thing don’t care that he is number 1 and has money.” This reaction underscores Kyrgios’ belief that Sinner should not have been exonerated and should face consequences for the positive test.
The Australian tennis star has been vocal about his disapproval of how the ITIA handled Sinner’s case from the beginning. He has consistently argued that the Italian player should have been suspended, and WADA’s decision to appeal seems to validate his stance. Kyrgios’ public ridicule of Sinner adds another layer of drama to an already contentious situation.
This incident is just the latest in a series of controversies involving Kyrgios, who has built a reputation for his candid and often abrasive commentary on and off the court. His reaction to the WADA move highlights his willingness to call out what he perceives as injustices in the sport, regardless of the potential backlash.
As the appeal process unfolds, it remains to be seen how Sinner’s case will be resolved and what impact Kyrgios’ comments will have on public perception and the tennis community. One thing is certain: Nick Kyrgios will continue to be a polarizing figure, unafraid to speak his mind and challenge the status quo.
Sinner in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, Jannik has managed to achieve a composed 57-5 win-loss record in 2024. The Italian is now competing in Beijing where he defeated the world no.28 Nicolas Jarry 4-6 6-3 6-1.
Jannik Sinner will square off with the world no.37 Jiri Lehecka in the quarter. Their current head to head is 2-2.
Jannik has won 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
The Italian won 17 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.