WADA Defends Sinner's Controversial Three-Month Ban

Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis star, received a three-month suspension from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after testing positive for clostebol, a banned substance, due to unintentional contamination traced back to an over-the-counter spray used by his physiotherapist. Despite WADA initially seeking a two-year ban, an independent panel cleared Sinner of intentional doping, leading to a settlement that allows him to return for the French Open. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with players like Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka suspecting favoritism due to the timing and perceived leniency of the ban. WADA defended the punishment, asserting that the case was far from intentional doping and the sanction was appropriate. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the fairness and transparency of doping rulings in professional sports.