Jannik Sinner tests positive for steroids, avoids suspension

World number 1 Jannik Sinner tested positive twice in March for a banned anabolic steroid! Jannik loses the prize money and points he earned in Indian Wells but will not be suspendedThe independent tribunal, convened by Sport Resolutions, has ruled that Sinner bore no blame or negligence for two anti-doping rule violations under the tennis anti-doping programme.

The shocking news comes a day after Jannik’s third Masters 1000 crown in Cincinnati and a week before the final Major of the season in New York, where he should be among the favorites. Sinner commented on the matter and said he would put a challenging period behind him.

The ITIA said low levels of clostebol were found after separate tests on March 10 and 18. However, it was the result of contamination by a team member who used a spray containing clostebol to treat a wound. Sinner successfully appealed after both positive tests and was allowed to continue playing.

Jannik Sinner tested positive for clostebol twice in March.

Scientific experts confirmed the credibility of Sinner’s statement and the ITIA lifted his suspensions.

Jannik is a player to beat in 2024, with five ATP titles and a Major and two Masters 1000 trophies. The Italian won his first Major crown in Melbourne, beating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev to secure a place among tennis’ immortals.

Sinner backed it up with the ATP 500 Rotterdam crown for Indian Wells. Jannik suffered his first loss of the season in the semi-finals, losing to Carlos Alcaraz and facing the ITAI and Tennis Anti-Doping Programme after a sensational outcome.

Sinner was forced to withdraw from Madrid due to a hip injury and had to skip Rome prior to Roland Garros.

The leader in the ATP race reached the semi-finals, where he lost in five sets to Carlos Alcaraz, but took over the ATP throne from Novak Djokovic.

Jannik won his first ATP tournament as world number 1 in Halle, and gathered a boost for Wimbledon. Sinner suffered the quarterfinal defeat against Daniil Medvedev after feeling unwell, tried everything but lost in five sets.

Jannik withdrew from Bastad and skipped the Paris Olympics, missing out on a chance to win a medal for Italy. The world No. 1 returned to action in Montreal, where he lost in the quarterfinals to Andrey Rublev. The Italian rebounded in Cincinnati, where he defeated Rublev, Alexander Zverev and Frances Tiafoe en route to his third Masters 1000 crown at the age of 23.

Jannik is one of the favorites at the US Open, but we will see whether he can continue to focus on his tennis after the shocking revelation from the tennis team’s anti-doping organization.