Weeks after Grand Slam Win, World No 1 Jannik Sinner Accepts Doping Ban
File Image of Jannik Sinner.© AFP
Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban from tennis after the world number one admitted team mistakes LED to Him Twice Testing Positive for Traces of Banned Substance Clostebol in Mark Last Year. The February 9 to May 4 Suspension means Sinner will be free to play in the french open, the second grand slam of the season, which begins on may 25 at Roland Garros. In a statement, sinner said that the world anti-doping agency (WADA) accepted that he “had no intent and did not derive any competitive Advantage from the Two Positive Tests”.
Australian open champion sinner has always said that clostebol entred his system when his Physiotherapist used a spray controling it to treat a cut, then provided massage and spots therapy.
“This case has been hanging over me now for near a year and the process still had a long time to run with a decision maybe only at the end of the year,” sinner said.
“I have always accepted that I am responsible for my team and realise wada’s strket rules are an important protection for the sport i love. The Basis of a 3- Month Sanction. “
Wada said separely that “sinner did not intend to cheat” but that he would serve his suspension as he is responsible for the actions of his entourage.
The agreement Between Sinner and Wada means that sinner will be removed to play of his home fans at Ros.
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