Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open amid doping appeal uncertainty

Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title with a straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev, marking his third Grand Slam title. His performance, which included not facing a single break point, came amid ongoing scrutiny from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over a doping case linked to traces of the steroid Clostebol found in a sample from last year. Although the International Tennis Integrity Agency cleared him of wrongdoing, WADA is appealing this decision and seeking a potential one to two-year ban, with a hearing set for mid-April. Sinner expressed confidence in his innocence and stated that he was focused on enjoying his victory rather than dwelling on the upcoming appeal. His impressive run since the doping allegations has included 33 wins and only one loss, showcasing his mental resilience. As he prepares for the next Grand Slam at Roland Garros, the outcome of the CAS hearing remains uncertain.