Jannik Sinner plays down war of words with Nick Kyrgios amidst his doping scandal heading into the Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios has had plenty of online tussles against World No.1 Jannik Sinner ever since the Italian's doping scandal surfaced.
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Nick Kyrgios has been very active on social media recently, stirring up controversy. His main target has been world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, but he has also criticized WTA No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Kyrgios, 29, has openly attacked Sinner over a doping issue from last year and has made the situation personal.
Sinner, 23, tested positive for Clostebol during the 2024 Indian Wells tournament. However, the amount found in his sample was extremely small. His team explained that the substance entered his system accidentally when his physio used it to treat a cut on their own finger. Experts agreed it likely did not impact Sinner’s performance. Despite the situation, Sinner had his prize money stripped and remained silent about the accusations.
I don’t think I have to answer this to be honest. How do I block it? It’s not that you just put in a part. You just say ‘I don’t think about this anymore’. But in my mind, I know exactly what happened and that’s how I block it now. I haven’t done anything wrong. That’s why I’m still here. That’s why I’m still playing. I don’t want to respond on what Nick said or what other player says. I think, the most important part is to have my people around me who I can trust. People, they know exactly what happened, and that’s it.
Jannik Sinner said in the Australian Open pre-tournament press conference
Kyrgios has continued to insult Sinner on social media, criticizing the doping issue and its consequences. The Australian has not held back in his comments, keeping the controversy alive. Despite this, Sinner has stayed composed and avoided responding publicly.
Ahead of the 2025 Australian Open, where Sinner aims to defend his title, the Italian finally spoke out about Kyrgios’ behavior. His response comes after months of staying quiet in the face of repeated criticism.
Jannik Sinner downs Stefanos Tsitsipas to end Australian Open exhibitions
The 2025 Australian Open is about to begin, but Jannik Sinner has already made headlines. In an exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena, the world No. 1 defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(5). The win showed Sinner’s focus and confirmed him as the favorite for the tournament.
Sinner played with sharp precision from the start. He broke Tsitsipas early in the first set, using powerful and flat groundstrokes to dominate. Tsitsipas had moments of brilliance, like impressive return winners, but Sinner kept control throughout.
The second set was tighter, with both players holding their serve. Tsitsipas even led briefly in the tiebreak. But mistakes cost him dearly, including two double faults in key moments. Sinner stayed composed, proving his edge in pressure situations.
Sinner now faces Nicolas Jarry in the first round, a player known for his big serve and aggressive game. Tsitsipas will meet Alex Michelsen, a rising talent from the U.S. After this shaky performance, the Greek will need to improve quickly. Sinner, meanwhile, looks ready to make his mark in Melbourne.
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