Sinner doping case could have been communicated more efficiently, says ATP chair Gaudenzi

There “could have been better communication” in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner’s doping case, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged Thursday. However, Gaudenzi said at the ATP Finals that anyone hinting that a “double standard” was applied because of top-ranked Sinner’s status is “unfair because the rules have been the same.” Sinner is playing at home this week for the first time since it was announced before his U.S. Open title that he tested positive for an anabolic steroid in two separate drug tests in March. It was a shock, but obviously comforted by the evidence afterward.” A decision by an independent tribunal to clear Sinner of wrongdoing was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency in September and the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport is expected to make a final ruling on the case early next year. Maybe there could have been better communication in explaining those rules, and that is something that I would urge every party involved to work better in the next time.” ATP Finals future will be revealed Gaudenzi said he plans to announce on Sunday the future host of the ATP Finals.