Just prize money lost, or is it about integrity as well? After ITIA cleared Jannik Sinner in doping case, seems that top tennis stars are still finding it difficult to accept the verdict.
Tennis world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, known for his praised forehand skills, is currently grabbing attention, but not for good reasons. It has come to light that Sinner, who tested positive not once but twice for the use of anabolic steroids in March. But now he will not receive any suspension. According to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), the substances entered Sinner’s body ‘unintentionally’. This news has sparked controversy, with many expressing doubts about the ITIA’s decision.
Tennis stars on Jannik Sinner
As mentioned, several opinions are currently being expressed, from Australian Nick Kyrgios to 2017 Davis Cup-winning team member French Lucas Pouille. Everyone is weighing in on this significant case. Before we get into the tennis players’ reactions, it is noteworthy that although Sinner is not suspended, he will lose a substantial $325,000 in prize money and 400 ‘well-earned’ ranking points. Regardless of whether the anabolic steroids entered Sinner’s body unintentionally through a massage or not, this has clearly become a hot topic among tennis stars. Let’s take a look at what they are saying about the Jannik Sinner case.
Different rules for different players
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) August 20, 2024
Ridiculous – whether it was accidental or planned. You get tested twice with a banned (steroid) substance… you should be gone for 2 years. Your performance was enhanced. Massage cream…. Yeah nice 🙄 https://t.co/13qR0F9nH2
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) August 20, 2024
Whether Sinner was doping or not. This is not right. Plenty of players go through the same thing and have to wait months or YEARS for their innocence to be declared. Not a good look https://t.co/kaqMJy36wi
— Liam Broady (@Liambroady) August 20, 2024
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