Former doubles No.1 claims Jannik Sinner ‘lost his image’ after doping scandal as he hopes ‘nothing happens’ with WADA appeal
Jannik Sinner is waiting for the verdict of CAS after WADA's appeal for failing dope tests twice in March.
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Jannik Sinner bore no fault or negligence in the verdict given by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). Despite the verdict, Sinner can’t heave a sigh of relief due to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) appeal.
The WADA appealed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to demand a ban on the Italian. The entire thing, as per former doubles No.1 Emilio Sanchez has ruined Sinner’s image as he hopes the 23-year-old once again defends his case.
Nobody wants him to test positive. But the sad thing about this is that there is a tendency to think that not everyone is judged equally. Sinner has lost his image, but so has tennis. If it is truly proven that the amount detected has not helped to improve performance, then why are these levels maintained?
Emilio Sanchez told Marca
The ITIA published the report in August, a few days before the start of the US Open. He was at the receiving end of criticism but despite all the noise, he clinched the title at Flushing Meadows and lifted two more trophies (at the Shanghai Masters and the ATP Finals). Sanchez lauded him for his mentality.
But for me Sinner is one of the boys who has the best headspace to give a good message to the youth, he always speaks positively and he is a very good rival for Carlos because he will help him improve in consistency and intensity. I think he will help tennis to be better. I hope nothing happens.
Emilio Sanchez added
CAS hearing on Sinner’s case is in February which means Sinner will have the chance to defend the Australian Open, where in 2024, he won his first Major.
Mats Wilander makes bold Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz predictions for 2025 season
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominated the 2024 season as both of them won two majors each. Ahead of the start of the 2025 season, predictions for the major events have started and Mats Wilander made a bold prediction when he said Alcaraz and Sinner may end up winning the calendar Grand Slam.
My very, very, very bold prediction for 2025 is that Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner will win the calendar Grand Slam.
Mats Wilander told Eurosport
Alcaraz has clinched four Majors and if he wins at the Australian Open, then he’ll complete the career Grand Slam. Sinner on the other hand hasn’t yet won the French Open and Wimbledon.
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