Kyrgios Criticizes Doping Cases in Tennis

Nick Kyrgios has criticized the handling of doping cases involving world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek, calling it 'disgusting' for tennis. Sinner tested positive for an anabolic steroid in March but was cleared by an independent tribunal, while Swiatek received a one-month ban after a positive test for a banned substance attributed to contaminated medication. Kyrgios expressed concerns over the integrity of the sport, stating that the treatment of these players reflects poorly on tennis and suggesting a double standard in disciplinary actions. With the World Anti-Doping Agency appealing Sinner's case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the controversy is set to continue. Kyrgios emphasized the need for accountability in the sport, especially following his own injury-enforced absence from competition. This situation has drawn further scrutiny and accusations of inconsistent treatment between players.