Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, remains “very confident” in his ability to avoid a doping ban despite the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) recent appeal to impose a suspension of up to two years. Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic steroid in March, but an independent tribunal ruled in his favor, accepting his claim that the substance entered his body accidentally through a physiotherapist’s spray.
WADA has now taken the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), aiming to overturn the decision. Sinner, while surprised by the appeal, stated: “I had three hearings which went my way… I’m very confident it comes out positively.”
The situation has unsettled Sinner, especially with the case potentially dragging into the Australian Open, where he’s set to defend his title. However, the Italian can continue competing as the appeal progresses.
Sinner in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
Now the world no.1, Jannik has managed to achieve a composed 60-6 win-loss record in 2024. Jannik is currently competing in Shanghai where he ousted Unknown Player bye
and the world no.93 Taro Daniel 6-1 6-4.Jannik Sinner will play the world no.37 Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the 3rd
round. Their current record is 1-0 for Sinner.Sinner clinched 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. The Italian was the finalist in Beijing (China Open).
Sinner 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)
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
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