Famous broadcaster identifies the ‘big problem’ with Jannik Sinner after WADA ban

Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban will run from February 9 till May 4, 2025 as per the tennis authorities.

Famous broadcaster identifies the ‘big problem’ with Jannik Sinner after WADA ban

Jannik Sinner (Image via X)

World No.1 Jannik Sinner has proven to be mentally strong in today’s tennis world. Despite heavy criticism over his doping scandal, the Italian has managed to block out the noise and play some of his best tennis, winning three Grand Slam titles.

However, famous tennis broadcaster Marcus Buckland has said that, despite Sinner’s strengths, he will never be able to forget the doping ban throughout his career. Sinner is currently serving a three-month ban, which will end in the first week of May.

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The worst thing from Sinner’s point of view is how this looks and the timing of the suspension. Most people will confirm he was not trying to cheat, but the biggest problem for him is the outcome. This convenience issue is a big problem. The fact that he has been banned for three months, in between Slams and he can come back for Rome in his home country, I don’t think that has done him any favours at all. The saddest thing for him is that this will now be associated with him for the rest of his career, whatever he achieves on the court.

Marcus Buckland said in an interview to Tennis365

The doping scandal began in August last year, shortly after Sinner won the Cincinnati Open title. News leaked to the press that the Italian had tested positive twice for clostebol during Indian Wells last year. As a result, his prize money and ranking points from that tournament were taken away.

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This story is coming to an end now, but tennis has become so tribal and this issue will not leave Sinner. You see on social media and that Novak Djokovic fans are so passionate defending their man and that all hate Rafael Nadal. Now we are seeing people who are massively with Sinner or totally against him. It’s like football tribalism and in some ways that’s good for the sport and we want people to be talking about tennis, but it can lead to an antagonism in the sport that I’m a little uncomfortable with. Of course you can have your favourites, but you can respect the achievements of other players as well.

Marcus Buckland added

However, the ITIA and WADA initially cleared him, allowing Sinner to compete in the US Open 2024 and the Australian Open 2025, which he won. The criticism only grew afterward, leading to an agreement between WADA and Sinner’s team for a three-month suspension. Despite the ban, Sinner will not miss any Grand Slam events in 2025.

Jannik Sinner suffers major setback after WADA ban

Jannik Sinner‘s mid-suspension training plans have been disrupted. The Monte-Carlo Country Club confirmed that it follows World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules.

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Jannik Sinner (Image via X)

Sinner, the World No.1 and three-time Grand Slam champion, is serving a three-month suspension. His ban started on February 9th and will end on May 5th. The suspension was part of a settlement between the Italian and WADA.

As per the suspension rules, Sinner cannot train at recognized venues until mid-April. Sinner lives in Monte Carlo, and earlier reports suggested he could train at the Monte-Carlo Country Club.

However, the club recently clarified that it is linked to both the French and Monegasque tennis associations. This means Sinner cannot practice there until April 13th. The club is well-known for hosting the Monte Carlo Masters, a prestigious event on the ATP Tour.