Rafael Nadal Take the latest tennis name to share your thoughts on or Jannik Sinner Doping scandal, after he failed a drug test – but avoided punishment.
sin He tested positive for Clostridium twice.A steroid that can be used to build muscle mass.
But he was controversially acquitted after his physiotherapist was found to have sprayed a cut on his hand before giving his mother a massage without playing. This is said to have caused “contamination”.
The Italian was automatically suspended temporarily, but the appeal immediately allowed him to continue playing and climb to the top of the ATP world rankings.
Sinner, is now the favorite to win the title of Aberto dos USA after the Djokovic shock exit And Carlos Alcaraz since then innocent of guilt or negligence.
Don't worry, many stakeholders – past and present – The International Tennis Integrity Agency criticized (ITIA) to give special treatment to the offender. Some claim that the story will not end before the quarter-final match against Daniil Medvedev.
Outspoken Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios told Sinner he “should be out for two years”, while Canadian Denis Shapovalov added: “I can't imagine how all the other players who are exposed to the contaminated material are feeling right now.”
Metro.co.uk takes you through all the investigations and defences surrounding the Sinner doping scandal.
Rafael Nadal
In Spanish tennis, 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal, who lost to Aberto in the United States this year due to physical problems, defended Sinner in a new interview.
“I have a virtue or a talent, and that is not the final reliance on people's goodwill,” Nadal, 38, said on a Spanish television programme. Or Formyggio“I know Sinner, and I don’t think Sinner wanted to do drugs at all.
“I didn’t think we should have liked this just when it was resolved the way we thought. It’s not final, justice is justice and the EU’s adoption of justice.
“I applaud the bodies that have to make decisions and that they do so based on what I believe is right.”
How do you feel about Rafael Nadal's comments about Jannik Sinner?
Most tennis players agreed with Rafael Nadal's stance on the Jannik Sinner scandal.
“Sensual face,” posted by @RandomUserRU123 on Reddit. “People criticizing Yannick are professional players who don't need a third round of an important tournament, even though they are tired,” he added.
“This is a good stance to take,” Accrecentou@34TH_ST_BROADWAY tweeted, while a third user, @Meibisi, said: “Very reasonable and exactly what I thought.”
Novak Djokovic
Meanwhile, Djokovic appealed for “clear protocols” and “uniform methods” despite the Sinner scandal.
“I understand that the frustration of both players is due to inconsistency,” said 24-time major champion Djokovic.
What I understand, or whether it was made clear basically is not the moment it was announced. It has been more than five or six months since the news (two positive tests) came in for him and his team.
'You are welcome, Sim, there are many problems in the system. We see a lack of unified and clear protocols.
“I can understand the feelings of many players who ask questions that are treated in the same way.
We hope that the governing bodies of our sport will learn from this case and have a better approach for the future. “I am afraid that collectively we will have to change.”
Nick Kyrgios
“Ridiculous – whether accidental or planned,” posted an Australian star on X.
“You must test twice for a banned substance (steroid)… you must stay out for two years.” His performance was disappointing. Massage cream…. yes legal.
“I hold every word. Everything I put on social media has to be defended,” added Kyrgios, the 2022 Wimbledon vice-champion.
“I’ve seen a lot of my friends go through doping cases and get suspended. We’ve seen players like (Simona) Halep and everyone else, and it seems like every time something happens, there’s always a different process for different players.
Nothing against Athim personally. I see what's important to him. He's one of the greatest tennis players we have today… and how important he will be in the next 15 years. I'm not denying anything. Nothing against him personally.
“I’ve seen Jenson Brooksby… gamblers who have been living their long careers for a year… and some like Sinner who will do it for him.” Now that the tarp is in his thermos most of the time. That doesn’t mean it’s fair and square for the rest of the round.
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