During a long conversation with famous British journalist Piers Morgan, Serbian legend Novak Djokovic was not tender when asked for a further comment on the 'Clostebol case' concerning current world number 2 Jannik Sinner.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion who ended his season after claiming his 101st career title in Athens (missing the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin for the second year in a row) highlighted how the Italian ace would have benefited from privileged treatment, adding that his case was not treated equally to all other players who found themselves in a similar situation.
The 24-year-old from Sesto Pusteria had been found positive for that substance twice in the spring of last year and had to face a long trial in the following months, before being cleared of all charges by ITIA on the eve of the 2024 US Open.
The nightmare seemed to be over for the former world number 1, but WADA appealed against the acquittal and everyone thought that the proceedings would come before the CAS in Lausanne. Against all odds, an agreement was announced between the player and WADA that provided for a three-month ban for the four-time Grand Slam champion. Jannik was unable to compete on the professional tour from February to May, missing four Masters 1000 and also suffering significant damage to his image due to that affair.
Cahill's message
Through his official Instagram profile, legendary Australian coach Darren Cahill who will also be in the Italian star's team next season indirectly responded to Nole's statements: "Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires neither responsibility nor understanding. The highest form of knowledge is empathy, because it requires us to put our ego aside and put ourselves in another person's shoes."
Jannik's team did an excellent job to allow the latter to face that difficult period in the best possible way.
