Jannik Sinner has been disqualified for three months Following the violation of anti -doping rules. The disqualification took place on February 9, 2025 and will end at 23.59 on May 4, 2025. This period includes a credit for four days previously discounted by the athlete while it was in provisional suspension. Sinner, number 1 in the world of tennis, can return to the official training activity starting from 13 April 2025.
“The World Anti -Doping Agency (Wada) confirms that it has reached an agreement for the resolution of the case concerning the Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, with the athlete who accepted a period of inadmissibility of three months for a violation of the anti -doping rules, after being Positive result of the clostebol, a prohibited substance, in March 2024 “. Thus began the note from Wada, the World Anti -Doping Agency which in September of last year had filed an appeal to the Losanna Sports Court of Sport regarding the double positivity to Sinner’s doping, number 1 of world tennis, initially judged by an independent court (Itia) as “not responsible or negligent”.
“Wada accepts the explanation provided by the athlete With regard to the cause of the violation, as indicated in the first instance decision – continues the communication of the anti -doping agency -. Wada recognizes that Sinner had no intention of cheating And that his exposure to the clostebol did not provide any benefit in terms of performance, taking place without his knowledge due to the negligence of some members of his entourage. However, according to the code and according to the precedents of the TAS, an athlete is considered responsible for the negligence of one’s entourage. Considering the uniqueness of the facts of this case, one was deemed appropriate three -month suspension. As already said, Wada did not request the disqualification of any result, with the exception of what has already been imposed by the first instance court. The International Tennis Federation and the International Agency for the Integrity of Tennis, both co-regulators to the appeal of Wada at the TAS and none of which has challenged the first instance decision, accepted the agreement for the resolution of the case “.
Sinner, “The story tormented me”
“This story had tormented me for almost a year and the process could have long been lasting with a decision that perhaps would only arrive at the end of the year”. This was stated by a note by the Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, number 1 in the world since June 2024, following the three -month disqualification.
“I have always agreed to be responsible for my team and I recognize that the rigid rules of Wada are an important protection for the sport I love – added Sinner -. On this basis, I accepted the Wada offer to resolve the procedure with one three -month penalty “. Based on article 10.14.2 of the code, Sinner will officially resume training from 13 April 2025.
The lawyer,”Jannik leaves behind a painful experience”
“I am happy that Jannik can finally leave this painful experience behind. Wada confirmed the facts established by the independent court (Itia). It is clear that Jannik had no intention, he was not aware of the situation and did not obtain any competitive advantage. Unfortunately, the errors made by some members of his team led to this situation “. This is the comment of the lawyer Jamie Singer, a lawyer who defended Jannik Sinner in the dispute with Wada.
Binaghi, “The agreement certifies Sinner’s innocence”
“It is the first time that a shameful injustice makes us happy because the first thought is for the boy who sees a nightmare. This agreement between the two parties certifies the innocence of Jannik, the his absolute non -guiltand finally allows him to redeem himself and plan his future with a great return to the international BNL of Italy in Rome where all of Italy will welcome him as he deserves “. It is the comment of the president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, Angelo Binaghi.
“Remart remains for everything he had to pass and all the time that Jannik had to spend with this boulder – adds Binaghi -. If nothing else, this will perhaps be the last great error of Wada who, as we know, already has decided to change the rules that forced Jannik to accept a compromise that even if he does not recognize any of his responsibilities is truly unfair “.
Itia, “the outcome confirms that it was an involuntary violation”
“We recognize the announcement made by the World Anti -Doping Agency (Wada) regarding the agreement reached between Wada and Jannik Sinner to resolve the appeal of Wada. The original process was conducted in accordance with the world anti -doping code and the anti -doping program of the tennis”. This is what the International Tennis Integrity Agency (Itia) is known following the communication of the agreement found between the world anti -doping agency and the Italian tennis player following the double positivity to the clostebol, a substance prohibited by the world anti -doping code that was found In an infinitesimal quantity in the body of the South Tennist.
“Following an in -depth investigation by the ITIA (including the opinion of workshops accredited by Wada), We were satisfied with the fact that the player had demonstrated the origin of the prohibited substance and that the violation was involuntary – adds the itia -. Today’s outcome confirms this conclusion. The Itia referred the matter to an independent court that reached the decision of ‘no guilt or negligence’ and, consequently, no disqualification, on the basis of the facts and the application of the rules. The outcome of the three -month suspension was possible only thanks to the agreement between Wada and the player “.
Sinner will skip 4 Masters, Rome and Slam are safe
Jannik Sinner following the disqualification will not be able to participate in four tournaments. The agreement between the World Anti -Doping Agency (Wada) and the Italian tennis player, number 1 in the world, provides for the possibility of returning to training only from April 13th. The disqualification ends three days before the International of Italy (Masters 1000 – Red Land) scheduled at the Foro Italico in Rome from 7 to 18 May. Jannik will therefore skip the ATP 500 on DOHA cement from 17 to 22 February, Indian Wells (Masters 1000 – Cement) from 5 to 16 March, Masters 1000 (cement) of Miami from 13 to 30 March, the Masters 1000 (Terra Red) in Montecarlo from 6 to 13 April and the Masters 1000 (Red Land) of Madrid from 23 April to 4 May. The South Tennist South Tyrolers will also skip the MGM REWARDS Slam (cement), a tournament-school scheduled from 1 to 2 March in Las Vegas. The disqualification will not instead affect the Slam of the season, Paris (Roland Garros; 25 May-June 8), Wimbledon (30 June-13 July) and New York (US Open, 25 August-September 7).