Olympic champion gives his take on the fairness of Jannik Sinner’s doping scandal

Jannik Sinner's doping scandal has gathered a lot of reports since August last year, when it officially got leaked into the media.

Olympic champion gives his take on the fairness of Jannik Sinner’s doping scandal

Jannik SInner (via Sky Sports)

Swimming star Federica Pellegrini has spoken out about Jannik Sinner ahead of his return to the ATP Tour. Sinner is getting ready to compete again at the Rome Masters 1000 after serving a three-month ban. The tournament is an important lead-up to Roland Garros.

Even though Sinner was cleared of serious charges, his legal team advised him to accept the ban. They saw it as a safe move to avoid further problems. During his time away, he missed six tournaments, including four Masters 1000 events.

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Jannik is well-liked and is therefore defended in every way, no matter what, and I think that’s fair. However, I believe his case was handled differently from 99% of other athletes. The complexity of an athlete’s life is constantly subject to doping controls, 12 months a year. It’s important to explain how it works to fully understand what’s behind the Sinner case. The discussion also touches on strict team liability, an often underestimated but central concept in anti-doping regulations. It’s not my fault if my physio drinks a beer and knocks someone over, but it becomes my responsibility if he uses cream on me and I test positive. This isn’t the case with Sinner, which is strange. It applies to all athletes. So why should this case be handled differently?

Federica Pellegrini said on Le Repubblica

Pellegrini, however, questioned how Sinner’s case was handled. In an interview with La Repubblica, she said that all athletes should be held responsible for banned substances in their system. She believes that Sinner should not be treated differently from others.

Despite the debate, Sinner is ready to make a strong return. He hopes to get back to the top of the rankings and prove himself again. Fans and critics are watching closely as he prepares to compete in Rome and then move on to Roland Garros.

Carlos Alcaraz equals Jannik Sinner’s record after latest Monte Carlo win

Carlos Alcaraz has reached another ATP Masters 1000 semi-final after a tough win over Arthur Fils in Monte Carlo. The match was close, and Fils had chances to win, but Alcaraz found a way to fight back. His never-give-up attitude reminded many of Rafael Nadal.

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz (3)
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X)

After the match, Alcaraz gave credit to Fils and pointed out that some key errors from the Frenchman gave him the chance to turn things around. The 21-year-old continues to show why he’s one of the toughest players on tour.

With this result, Alcaraz has now matched a record held by Jannik Sinner. Both are the only players born after 2000 to reach 10 ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals. Holger Rune is next on the list with six. This shows how far ahead Alcaraz and Sinner are in their generation.

Alcaraz has now joined a select group of players who reached 10 Masters semi-finals in under 30 events. Known for his clay-court strength, he’s shaping up well for Roland Garros. If he keeps this form, he will be hard to beat in Paris, even with Sinner aiming to make a strong return.

Jannik Sinner to return as World No.1

When Jannik Sinner‘s three-month suspension for a doping case was confirmed, it created a big opportunity for other top players. With several tournaments coming up, players like Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz had a chance to take the No. 1 spot. But both have struggled under the pressure and failed to take advantage.

Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner (Image via X/The Tennis Podcast)

Zverev’s early loss to Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo ended his hopes for now. That result means Sinner will stay at the top of the rankings at least until he returns in Rome. By then, he will have completed 52 weeks as world No. 1, even without playing for three months.

While that is impressive, Sinner is still far from Roger Federer’s record of 237 straight weeks as No. 1. To stay on top, he’ll need strong results in the second half of the year. A lot of points will be up for defense.

Sinner is the current champion of several major events. These include the US Open, the ATP Finals, and two Masters 1000 titles—Cincinnati and Shanghai. Keeping his top spot will depend on how well he defends those titles later this season.