Jannik Sinner may have already found a place to practice
Jannik Sinner and WADA have decided to agree on a three-month suspension, avoiding the trial before the CAS in Lausanne (which would have been held in mid-April) and each obtaining a part of the victory.
The world No.1 must accept this stain and a period of suspension that will last until May 4, but he will not be forced to miss any Grand Slam tournaments and will have a very good chance of still being at the top of the ATP rankings when he returns to action at the Rome Masters 1000.
WADA – on the other hand – could certainly not afford an acquittal after the scandals that have affected it in recent years and it was not so easy to prove that the Italian ace had been negligent in any form (given Jannik’s total acquittal in the first instance).
In addition to not being able to play tournaments for three months, the 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria will not even be able to train in any facility in Italy that is affiliated with FITP and the same goes for clubs abroad.
Sinner could practice in Dubai
In addition, the 3-time Grand Slam champion will not even be able to practice with ATP players, who would suffer a sanction in this case. According to reports from ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’, it is possible that Jannik will train in Dubai until April, where there are numerous private facilities and where Sinner has carried out his preparation during the off-season.
The news of the agreement between Sinner and WADA did not satisfy public opinion, which was quite dumbfounded by this convenient solution.
Speaking on Sky Sports, former British ace Tim Henman expressed his sincere opinion on this subject: “I never thought Jannik wanted to cheat, but I find this deal too convenient for him.
When it comes to doping, the verdict must be black or white, without compromises of any kind. From Sinner’s point of view, he will have the chance to return in time for Roland Garros and will finally be able to play with the necessary serenity. However, it is clear that some questions remain.”
