Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, faces scrutiny at the U.S. Open after being cleared of a doping ban related to trace amounts of the anabolic steroid Clostebol found in his system. Sinner maintains his innocence, attributing the positive tests to an over-the-counter spray used by his physiotherapist for a minor injury. Despite the controversy, he recently won the Cincinnati Open and is focused on performing well at the tournament. He expressed relief at being able to compete and aims to enjoy the experience despite the pressures. Meanwhile, women’s top seed Iga Swiatek prepares to compete, reflecting on her previous U.S. Open victory and her current comfort on hard courts. The competition features other prominent players including Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka, highlighting a star-studded lineup at the Grand Slam event.