Jannik Sinner admits concerns from WADA amid doping scandal
World No.1 Jannik Sinner is in uncharted territory once again after the reopening of his doping scandal by WADA.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has expressed concerns about the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) decision to reopen his doping case. Last week, WADA announced that it would revisit the Italian player’s doping verdict, citing a lack of transparency in the original investigation.
WADA has indicated a more stringent approach this time, with reports suggesting they are confident in securing a 12-month suspension for Sinner. This development surfaced during his China Open match against Roman Safiullin.
I already answered this question in Beijing, about the call. I’m a little surprised but I knew that it could potentially happen. It happened, I’m still surprised, but I’m going to collaborate as I did before. I had three auditions, and all three auditions went my way, which, you know, was a good thing. I remain very confident that the outcome will be very positive, or I would be very, very surprised if it wasn’t. You know, it’s not a situation in which I feel comfortable, that’s for sure, because I thought it was over. It’s not easy.
Jannik Sinner said in the pre-tournament press conference in Shanghai
Sinner was initially surprised by WADA’s decision but remains hopeful that the outcome will again be in his favor. The two-time Grand Slam champion has already been cleared twice in this case.
Sinner had previously tested positive twice for a banned substance during the Indian Wells tournament. While the ATP chose not to suspend him, they stripped him of both his ranking points and prize money from Indian Wells.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz set the standards in the China Open final
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are changing how tennis is played. Their recent match at the China Open showcased this evolution. Alcaraz won a close contest against Sinner with scores of 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3). A key part of their game is moving to the net, but interestingly, they often do so without hitting a volley.
In their match, they approached the net over 100 times, with more than half of those points ending without a volley. Alcaraz was particularly effective, hitting 58% of his net points without a volley. Sinner also showed a similar trend, with 74% of his net points ending without a volley. This strategy demonstrates a shift in how players now construct their points, focusing on aggressive approaches instead.
The majority of their net approaches were made with forehands. Alcaraz hit 40 forehand approach shots, while Sinner hit 27. Alcaraz also excelled at return approaches, winning 8 out of 11 points when he moved to the net after his return. This tactic applied pressure on Sinner, forcing him to execute challenging passing shots.
Both players prefer to finish points at the net quickly. They hit powerful approach shots that leave little room for their opponents to recover. Together, they made 22 approach winners in the match. The trend of ending points at the net without needing a volley is becoming the norm, signaling a new era in the sport.
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