ATP Chairman Defends Sinner's Doping Case

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has defended the handling of Jannik Sinner's doping case, asserting that there has been no preferential treatment and expressing confidence that tennis will endure even if Sinner faces a lengthy ban. Sinner tested positive for the anabolic steroid clostebol in March but was initially exonerated by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which accepted that the substance entered his system unintentionally through a physiotherapist's treatment. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed the ITIA's decision, leaving the possibility of a suspension of up to two years open. Gaudenzi urged patience from fans and the media, dismissing claims of misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding Sinner's case. He emphasized that the process has adhered strictly to the rules, noting that he only learned of the case shortly before its public announcement. As Sinner prepares to defend his title at the Australian Open, the tennis community awaits WADA's final decision.