WADA Appeals Decision on Jannik Sinner Case

World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner is facing a potential two-year ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed a decision that cleared him of blame for two positive drug tests. Sinner tested positive for clostebol, a prohibited anabolic steroid, during the Indian Wells tournament in March but was exonerated by an independent tribunal in August, which found he was not at fault due to contamination during a massage from his physiotherapist. WADA argues that this ruling was incorrect and is seeking a ban of one to two years while not pursuing disqualification of prior results. The appeal has been filed with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and WADA has stated it will not comment further during the proceedings. Sinner's legal representation successfully argued his case before the International Tennis Integrity Agency, highlighting the strict liability nature of anti-doping regulations. The situation remains fluid as developments unfold in this high-profile doping case.