Jannik Sinner Receives Three-Month Ban, Ex-Physio Blamed

World number one Jannik Sinner is currently serving a three-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance clostebol, a situation stemming from March last year. An independent tribunal had initially cleared him of intentional wrongdoing, but the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) later negotiated a suspension after Sinner admitted partial responsibility for team mistakes. His former physical trainer, Umberto Ferrara, publicly stated he feels blameless in the matter, blaming Sinner's former physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi for the contamination. Ferrara had recommended Naldi use Trofodermin, a spray containing clostebol, for a cut but insisted it should only be used in his bathroom and should not come into contact with Sinner. He claims Naldi did not follow these instructions, treating Sinner without gloves. Sinner's suspension will conclude on May 4, allowing him to return in time for the French Open.