“Can’t act like the victim,” Nick Kyrgios takes yet another dig at Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner’s doping saga

Nick Kyrgios claims Iga Swiatek and World No.1 Jannik Sinner are playing the victim game in their controversial doping case.

“Can’t act like the victim,” Nick Kyrgios takes yet another dig at Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner’s doping saga

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner, (in circle) Nick Kyrgios (via Imago/Eurosport)

Nick Kyrgios has continued to express his disapproval of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek since it was announced that they tested positive in a doping test this year. The Australian star has been quite vocal in his criticism which has continued to go viral on social media. Recently, he took a dig at the two top players while conversing on the Nothing Major podcast.

In August, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Sinner tested twice positive for clostebol in March. It also reported that after further investigation, they found no significant negligence on the Italian star’s part. However, they only stripped Sinner of his Indian Wells Masters ranking points and prize money.

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While the storm about Sinner’s doping case were still settling, the ITIA revealed that Swiatek had tested positive for trimetazidine before the Cincinnati Open. Swiatek defended that the banned substance contaminated her melatonin medication. The Polish star was, however, handed a one-month suspension.

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Nonetheless, these two cases have opened the floodgates of criticism of the two top players. However, with some players coming to their defense, Kyrgios has always criticized them. Recently, he took a dig at the pair while in a conversation with Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson on their podcast.

I haven’t failed any drug tests. Once you get caught, you can’t act like the victim.

Nick Kyrgios said via Nothing Major Podcast

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed Sinner’s doping case to Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The body is demanding that the Italian should be banned for at least two years. The hearing will begin next year which is set to determine Sinner’s fate.

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Nick Kyrgios is looking forward to being back on Tour at the Brisbane International, which starts on December 29. The Australian star has only played one match in two years and is using the tournament as a preparation for the Australian Open. However, Jack Sock has revealed that he’s considering a potential return to pro tennis in 2025.

Jack Sock and Nick Kyrgios (via Forbes/Eurosport)

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I have a competing player question. Nick Kyrgios and myself might be asking for a wildcard into doubles of your event (Miami Open) here in a few months. .

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