The worst fears have finally come true. Following rumors of a potential ban due to the doping controversy, a bad news surfaced online for hardcore fans of World No.1 Jannik Sinner. The three-time Major champion has accepted a three-month ban after an agreement with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The Fox will serve the ban from February 9 to May 4. During this period, he will be prohibited from any ATP tour event.
The latest update might not come as a shock to those who have followed this case since last few months. Although Sinner was initially termed not guilty by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), WADA decided to appeal against its verdict. In September 2024, it had reached out to the Court of Arbitration in Sports (CAS) for a proper hearing in the case. CAS later issued the dates for the hearing in April. But now that Sinner has accepted the ban, WADA has withdrawn the appeal.
Wow: in an agreement with WADA, Jannik Sinner has been banned from professional tennis for THREE months.
To be served February 9th – May 4th 2025. The appeal from WADA to the CAS has been withdrawn.
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— Olly Tennis (@Olly_Tennis_) February 15, 2025
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