The doping case involving Jannik Sinner has generated numerous discussions among insiders and players themselves, especially when the former world number 1 reached a controversial deal with WADA that included his ban from the professional tour for three months.
The 24-year-old Italian was unable to play any official tournament from February to May, missing four Masters 1000 and seriously risking losing the first position in the ATP rankings. That suspension was a hard blow for the star from Sesto Pusteria who had been cleared of all charges by ITIA in the first instance but at the same time it prevented that proceeding from ending up before the CAS in Lausanne during the spring and he could suffer a suspension of 1 to 2 years.
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In addition, Jannik did not have to miss a single Grand Slam tournament and was able to participate in the Rome Masters 1000 in May in front of his home fans. The combination of these circumstances did not meet with the approval of some players, who did not hesitate to express all their discontent with the way that situation was handled.
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Recently, 24-time Grand Slam champion and ATP veteranNovak Djokovic reiterated his position on the matter by highlighting how Sinner would have received privileged treatment compared to other tennis players who have found themselves in a similar situation.
Interviewed by 'La Nacion' before the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, the Argentine ace Francisco Cerundolo expressed his opinion on this delicate topic: "We were all surprised when we heard the news, no one expected it. That three-month suspension left people a little perplexed, because it allowed him to get back into action just in time for the Rome tournament and he didn't have to miss a single Major."
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He also added: "I know Jannik well and I never thought that he took that substance intentionally, but it is undeniable that other doping cases similar to his have not been handled in the same way."
