Prime-ranked tennis participant Jannik Sinner examined constructive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March.
The 23-year-old examined constructive for low ranges of a metabolite of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid that can be utilized for ophthalmological and dermatological use.
Sinner was stripped of prize cash and factors earned at a match in California, however the newly topped Cincinnati Open winner will not face additional suspension.
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Jannik Sinner of Italy shakes palms with Novak Djokovic of Serbia throughout their semifinal singles match throughout the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park Jan. 26, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Daniel Pockett/Getty Pictures)
Forward of the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic says there’s a “lack of consistency” as gamers query whether or not there is a double commonplace within the sport.
“I understand the frustration of the players is there because of a lack of consistency,” Djokovic stated. “As I understood, his case was cleared the moment basically it was announced.
“We see an absence of standardized and clear protocols. I can perceive the emotions of numerous gamers which are questioning whether or not they’re handled the identical.”
Carlos Alcaraz also addressed the topic.
“I feel there’s one thing behind this that lots of people does not know. I do not even know. Ultimately, it is one thing very troublesome to speak about,” Alcaraz said.
Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a backhand against Andrey Rublev of Russia in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center Aug. 17, 2024, in Mason, Ohio. (Frey/TPN/Getty Images)
“Ultimately, he examined constructive, however there have to be a motive that allowed him to maintain enjoying that we do not know. So, I can’t speak quite a bit about it. He was declared harmless, and so we’ve got Jannik within the match. And, so, there’s not a lot to speak about, and I am no place so as to add the rest.”
One notable player in the sport strongly disagrees with the outcome.
Nick Kyrgios says Sinner only surrendering prize money and points is “ridiculous,” adding Sinner shouldn’t see the court for a long time.
“Whether or not it was unintended or deliberate. You get examined twice with a banned (steroid) substance… you have to be gone for two years. Your efficiency was enhanced. Therapeutic massage cream…. Yeah good,” Kyrgios posted to X.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Sinner would not be suspended because an independent tribunal said it was not intentional. He was suspended because of those test results, but he successfully appealed and was allowed to keep competing on tour.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain shakes hands with Jannik Sinner of Italy after beating him in a semifinal men’s singles match at Roland Garros June 7, 2024, in Paris. (Frey/TPN/Getty Images)
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Sinner won his first Grand Slam title in January when he won the Australian Open. He reached the semifinals at the French Open in June and the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in July.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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