Filippo Volandri believes a potential ban on Jannik Sinner would be ‘the greatest injustice in history’
Jannik Sinner's doping scandal is yet to reach its verdict after being officially reopened by WADA in October.
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Italian Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri has spoken out in defense of Jannik Sinner regarding his doping case. Volandri called the possibility of a suspension for Sinner “the greatest injustice in history.” The World No. 1 tested positive for the banned substance clostebol in March, with the news made public in August.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled that Sinner bore “no fault or negligence” and did not suspend him. However, they did strip him of his Indian Wells ranking points. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has since appealed this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). If WADA’s appeal succeeds, Sinner could face a suspension of up to two years, with a decision expected early next year.
I don’t even want to think about a possible disqualification of Sinner, given his honesty and the irrefutable evidence he has provided. But if there is a person with broad shoulders it is Jannik. A disqualification would be the greatest injustice in history.
Filippo Volandri on QS Sport
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— Giovanni Pelazzo (@giovannipelazzo) November 27, 2024
"Non voglio neanche pensare ad un'eventuale squalifica di Sinner, vista la sua onestà e le inconfutabili prove che ha fornito. Ma se c'è una persona con le spalle larghe è proprio Jannik. Una squalifica sarebbe l'ingiustizia più grande della storia.
Le mie scelte?… pic.twitter.com/NYT3SqBhZf
Sinner’s case has drawn significant attention, and Volandri expressed his strong support for the player. His comments come shortly after Italy won their third Davis Cup title, successfully defending it for the first time since the Czech Republic in 2012-2013.
Sinner played a crucial role in Italy’s victory, securing the final point against Tallon Griekspoor in a 2-0 win over the Netherlands. The Australian and US Open champion continues to shine alongside teammates like Matteo Berrettini and Lorenzo Musetti, highlighting Italy’s depth of talent.
Jannik Sinner matches Roger Federer’s levels after a historic 2024 season
Jannik Sinner had a historic season in 2024, becoming World No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings. The Italian claimed eight tour-level titles, including his first two Grand Slam trophies. It was a year filled with remarkable consistency and success.
Sinner played 79 matches this season without ever losing in straight sets. Roger Federer has only achieved this incredible feat in the Open Era, with a minimum of 20 matches played. Sinner ended the year with an impressive 73-6 record, showing his dominance across all surfaces.
Most of Sinner’s losses came against top-ranked players. Five of his six defeats were to Top 10 opponents. The lowest-ranked player to beat him was World No. 12 Stefanos Tsitsipas, who later won the title in Monte-Carlo. Carlos Alcaraz accounted for three of Sinner’s losses and went on to win the titles at Indian Wells, Roland Garros, and Beijing.
Sinner’s season draws comparisons to Federer’s stellar 2005, where the Swiss also won two Grand Slams and had three losses to eventual champions. With his consistency and ability to compete at the highest level, Sinner has firmly established himself as a key figure in tennis and seems set for an even brighter future.
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