Nick Kyrgios has voiced strong opinions regarding the recent doping controversies in tennis, involving World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. Sinner tested positive for Clostebol, and Swiatek, for TMZ (trimetazidine). Swiatek is currently serving a one-month suspension, while Sinner’s case may be reviewed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the Australian Open.
Prominent tennis fan “Pavvy G” suggested legalizing the substances for a “level playing field,” albeit likely sarcastically. Kyrgios rejected the idea, emphasizing integrity in sport. “No thanks. How about we just don’t have people cheating and look at themselves in the mirror,” Kyrgios said.
I would request that the @itia_tennis make Clostebol and Trimetazidine (TMZ) legal for all Tennis players to take in 2025.
It’s important that ALL Tennis players have a level playing field.@atptour @WTA
— Pavvy G (@pavyg) December 2, 2024
He also criticized Andy Roddick, accusing him of supporting “the establishment” in Swiatek’s case. While Swiatek hopes to move past the ordeal, the incident risks overshadowing her career achievements.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
Now ranked no.2, Iga played her last match on the 18th of November when she defeated world no.4 Jasmine Paolini 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 2 in (draw).
This season Iga has achieved a compiled 64-9 record. The Pole conquered 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 24th of November when he defeated world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Italian has managed to achieve a 73-6 record. The Italian clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Jannik got to the final in Beijing.
Nick Kyrgios in 2024
Ranked no.470, Nick played his last match on the 13th of June 2023 when he was overcome by world no.408 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
Currently, during this year the Australian has a 0-1 win-loss record.