Jannik Sinner’s doping case and what players’ reaction says about tennis
New York TimesOn Tuesday, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced that men’s world No 1 Jannik Sinner had twice tested positive for clostebol, an anabolic steroid and banned substance. It also announced that an independent tribunal convened by the ITIA had reviewed its investigation into Sinner’s anti-doping case, and had found “no fault or negligence” on the Italian’s behalf. GO DEEPER World No 1 Jannik Sinner penalised after twice testing positive for banned substance The example of Moore and her sentiments get to the heart of the reaction to Sinner’s case. In its statement announcing Sinner’s penalty, ITIA chief executive Karen Moorhouse said, “we take any positive test extremely seriously and will always apply the rigorous processes set out by WADA.