Jannik Sinner Accepts Three-Month Doping Ban, Eligible for French Open

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban from tennis following a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) related to two positive drug tests for the banned substance clostebol. Although initially cleared of wrongdoing by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), WADA appealed the decision, seeking a one-year suspension. Sinner chose to settle, stating he wanted to resolve the ongoing case that had been a burden for nearly a year, and he will remain eligible to compete in the upcoming French Open. The ban is effective from February 9 to May 4, allowing him to return just before the tournament starts on May 25. Sinner emphasized his acceptance of responsibility for his team's actions and maintained that he did not intend to cheat. WADA acknowledged that his exposure to the substance was accidental and did not provide any performance enhancement.