As everyone knows by now, Jannik Sinner has reached an agreement with WADA that provides for a three-month suspension for the world number 1. On April 16 and 17, the trial before the CAS in Lausanne was scheduled, in which the Italian ace could have been acquitted or suspended from one to two years.
The 3-time Grand Slam champion – who had been acquitted of all charges by ITIA in the first instance – was convinced by his team of lawyers that this agreement with WADA was the best solution for several reasons.
First of all, the 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria was not sure that he would be acquitted by the CAS in Lausanne and the verdict could have taken many more months.
Jannik did not want to continue living this situation until the end of 2025 and agreed to a deal that will keep him away from the professional tour until May 4, allowing him to play the Rome Masters 1000 and Roland Garros.
Fritz Sorgel on Sinner’s case
Such a solution has sparked countless reactions among players and insiders. Many of them said that this deal is too convenient for Sinner, who will not miss a single Major tournament.
In a long interview with ‘Sport1’, Fritz Sorgel – director of the Nuremberg Institute – explained how this case leaves many questions open: “Ever since this case was reported to the world, I continue to ask myself the same questions: why did Sinner’s team keep a spray containing an anabolic steroid with the word ‘doping’ written in close contact with the world number 1?
Why did his physio spray himself so much spray on his finger that Jannik tested positive twice for Clostebol? It seems to me a scenario very far from reality.”
Sorgel continued: “WADA claims that Sinner’s performance is not improved thanks to that substance, but the truth is that Clostebol penetrates the muscles and promotes regeneration. It’s not a small advantage in a tough sport like tennis.”
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