The topic of doping is back in the world of tennis this year. The first case that shocked fans around the world was that of Jannik Sinner, who tested positive for Clostebol in two different controls in March (during the Indian Wells Masters 1000).
The Italian ace, who was the best player ever in 2024, immediately understood the origin of his contamination and his provisional suspension was very short indeed. ITIA believed his version of events and the world number 1 was able to continue playing without problems until the sentence of innocence, which was issued shortly before the start of the US Open.
Given these premises and the infinitesimal amount of Clostebol detected in Jannik’s body, almost no one thought that WADA would appeal against the acquittal. Last October, WADA surprised everyone with its appeal that started a new trial.
The fate of the 2-time Grand Slam champion will be decided by the CAS in Lausanne, presumably in the second half of February 2025. The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria hoped to have finally overcome this ugly story, instead he will have to defend his title at the Australian Open with the nightmare of suffering a disqualification from 12 to 24 months.
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