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World No 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek became the second high-profile player after men’s world No 1 Jannik Sinner to be caught in the doping net, with the latter having been cleared to compete despite failing two dope tests in March. World No 2 Iga Swiatek had tested positive for banned substance TMZ in an out-of-competition sample submitted …

WADA appeals decision to clear Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after failed drug tests

The World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear tennis world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests. Sinner avoids ban for failed doping tests Photo shows Jannik Sinner prepares to hit a forehand Nick Kyrgios slams an independent tribunal's decision to clear …

The World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests, WADA said on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Earlier in August, the International Tennis Integrity Agency, Sinner provided an in-competition sample at the Indian Wells Masters on …

GENEVA — The World Anti-Doping Agency has yet to decide whether to appeal the decision to exonerate U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner of blame for his positive steroid tests, and has another three weeks to do so. WADA shared details of the appeal deadline with The Associated Press on Tuesday showing that the World Anti-Doping Code — the global set …

US Open 2024: Why is Jannik Sinner allowed to play despite two failed dope tests in March

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Jannik Sinner defended by coach Darren Cahill after returning positive doping tests

One of Jannik Sinner's coaches, Australian Darren Cahill, has leapt to the defence of the men's world number one following the revelation he failed two doping tests earlier this year. Sinner avoids ban for failed doping tests Photo shows Jannik Sinner prepares to hit a forehand Nick Kyrgios slams an independent tribunal's decision to clear Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner …

Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year. “He would never, ever intentionally do anything and he’s in a situation which is incredibly unfortunate.” The Italian tested positive for clostebol …

Sinner cleared of wrongdoing after failing anti-doping tests

Jannik Sinner receives anti-doping sanction after positive tests for banned substance clostebol

American tennis player Jenson Brooksby’s suspension for missing three doping tests will end on March 3, 10 months earlier than the original date, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Thursday. “The last 13 months have been exhausting, and a nightmare I don’t wish on anyone.” The ITIA said in October that Brooksby was banned until January 2025 after an independent …

Jenson Brooksby tells the AP he accepted a provisional ban for allegedly missing 3 doping tests

American tennis player Jenson Brooksby accepted a provisional suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency on Wednesday after being accused of missing three doping tests in a 12-month period, he told The Associated Press. The statement adds that “one of the alleged missed tests” happened in June 2022 two days before the start of an ATP tournament in the Netherlands, …