Bjorn Borg Opens Up On The ‘Strange’ Doping Scandal of Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner was suspended for 3 months earlier this year due to the doping scandal.

Bjorn Borg Opens Up On The ‘Strange’ Doping Scandal of Jannik Sinner

Bjorn Borg and Jannik Sinner (via Olly Tennis)

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Björn Borg, the former tennis great, has recently spoken about doping in his playing days. He admitted that some players from his era used banned substances. However, he chose not to give names or go into details. His comments have reignited discussions about doping in tennis.

The issue has been highlighted again following the recent cases of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. Both players were involved in anti-doping rule violations, which drew strong public reactions. The Sinner case in particular shocked many tennis fans when it first emerged. Borg said in an interview to Tennis365:

I think I was very surprised when I read that. I think it happened twice. I mean if it happened one time, but it happened twice, I think. So, I think that’s very strange. What happened, I don’t really know. I hope really nothing serious happened.

Although Sinner was eventually cleared of deliberate wrongdoing, he still faced consequences. He served a suspension from February to May 2025 despite being found not guilty of negligence in connection with his failed tests. Borg admitted that he found this outcome surprising and even strange.

He did not want to speculate further but expressed hope that the situation was not as serious as it appeared. Tennis authorities, meanwhile, seem determined to tighten testing and monitoring. Their goal is to prevent doping completely and protect the integrity of the sport.

Jannik Sinner’s coach leaves Maggioni Tennis Team Academy

Simone Vagnozzi, who has coached Jannik Sinner for the past three years, has announced his resignation from the Maggioni Tennis Team Academy. The former professional player explained that he could no longer balance his academy duties with his full-time role guiding Sinner on the tour.

Simone Vagnozzi, Jannik Sinner
Simone Vagnozzi (inset), Jannik Sinner (Image via FITP, X/The Tennis Letter)

The academy, based at Circolo Tennis Maggioni in San Benedetto del Tronto, had operated in collaboration with Vagnozzi. In a detailed statement, he expressed his gratitude for the experiences he gained there. He noted that the decision was difficult but necessary given his professional commitments.

Vagnozzi highlighted the positive moments and memories created through his work at the academy. He emphasized his desire to leave the project in good shape, giving others the chance to continue developing it. His message reflected both pride and appreciation for what had been accomplished.

Although stepping away now, Vagnozzi suggested this may not be the end of his connection to the academy. He left the door open for a possible return in the future, while turning his focus for the time being to Sinner and his coaching career.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on collision course in Davis Cup

The Davis Cup Final 8 has created the possibility of another clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, this time with national teams involved. Spain, led by Alcaraz, has been placed on the opposite side of the draw from defending champion Italy, which is spearheaded by Sinner. This opens the door for a potential meeting in the Nov. 23 final in Bologna, only weeks after their U.S. Open battle.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner (via Punto de Break)

Spain will begin against the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals and could face Germany or Argentina in the semifinals. Italy starts its campaign against Austria, and the winner of that tie will meet either France or Belgium in the next round. The structure sets the stage for a possible showdown between two of the sport’s brightest young stars.

Alcaraz, 21, recently defeated Sinner in New York to win his sixth Grand Slam title and regain the world No. 1 spot. Sinner, 23, has been equally impressive, winning the Australian Open earlier this season and reaching the finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Their head-to-head now stands at 10-5 in Alcaraz’s favor, and their rivalry has quickly become one of the most captivating in modern tennis.

The tournament runs from Nov. 18 to 23 at Bologna’s Unipol Arena, using a best-of-three format with two singles and one doubles match per tie. Spain will be chasing a record-extending seventh title, while Italy looks to defend its crown on home soil.

Other teams bring strong lineups as well, with the Czech Republic relying on Tomas Machac and Jiri Lehecka, Germany on Jan-Lennard Struff, and Argentina on Sebastian Baez. Austria could feature Dominic Thiem, possibly in one of his final Davis Cup appearances, against an Italian squad that includes Lorenzo Musetti and Matteo Berrettini.

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