Jannik Sinner, the world number one, has reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after testing positive for clostebol in 2024. He has agreed to a three-month suspension but maintains that he had no intent to cheat, attributing the positive tests to a treatment administered by his physiotherapist. The ban, effective from February to May 2024, allows him to compete in upcoming tournaments, including the French Open. The case, which lingered for nearly a year, has highlighted the responsibilities athletes have regarding their teams and compliance with anti-doping regulations.
Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban from tennis after testing positive for clostebol, admitting partial responsibility for his team's mistakes.
WADA accepted Sinner had no intent to cheat and confirmed that he will serve a suspension despite being cleared of competitive advantage.
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