Jannik Sinner’s doping case has sparked intense debate after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed the decision of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which ruled that the Italian was “no fault” after twice testing positive for clostebol in March 2024. Despite initially avoiding suspension due to contamination, the appeal could lead to a potential two-year ban.

Emilio Sanchez, former world No. 1 in doubles and No. 7 in singles, expressed concern about the case, stating that both Sinner and tennis have “lost” their image over the issue. However, Sanchez hopes that the appeal does not result in further punishment for the 23-year-old, praising his positive influence on the sport and his role in pushing players like Carlos Alcaraz to improve.

Sinner’s case will be reviewed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a ruling expected in the new year. As Sinner enters the 2025 season, he will aim to defend his Australian Open title and continue his impressive momentum, having won multiple titles, including the ATP Finals and Masters 1000 events in Miami, Cincinnati, and Shanghai.

Jannik Sinner in 2024

Currently ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 24^th of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).

This season Jannik has achieved a composed 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.