Stan Wawrinka’s recent comments about Jannik Sinner have sparked a wave of backlash from tennis fans. The Swiss tennis star’s remarks, which compared Nick Kyrgios’ comments have been widely criticized as harsh and unnecessary. Wawrinka’s comments came in the wake of Sinner’s doping settlement, a sensitive topic that has already put the young Italian player under intense scrutiny.
Fans were quick to defend Sinner. Here are some of them.
The backlash against Wawrinka highlights the growing sensitivity around doping allegations and the importance of maintaining a respectful discourse in the sport. While Wawrinka may have intended to make a point about the seriousness of doping, his choice of words has overshadowed the message and drawn criticism from fans and fellow players alike.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Now ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 26th 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 20th career title.
Currently, during this year Sinner has managed to achieve a composed 7-0 win-loss record. This year, Jannik clinched 1 title 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.