World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban following a doping settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The ban, which began on February 9, will last until May 4. Sinner tested positive for the banned substance clostebol in March 2024, but he explained that the substance entered his body through a massage from a trainer who used a spray containing clostebol after cutting their finger.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency initially cleared Sinner of any wrongdoing, but WADA appealed the decision. The case was set to be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in April, but Sinner’s legal representatives reached an agreement with WADA to accept the three-month suspension.

Sinner will be eligible to compete in the French Open, which begins on May 25. He expressed his acceptance of the responsibility and the importance of WADA’s strict rules for protecting the sport.

Jannik Sinner in 2025

Currently ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 26^th

of January when he overcame world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 20^th career title.

At the moment, during this season Sinner has a 7-0 record. This year, Sinner conquered 1 tournament at the Australian Open.

He is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 3rd of March and Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 5th of March.