Djokovic criticizes favoritism in Sinner's three-month doping ban

Novak Djokovic has publicly criticized the three-month doping ban imposed on Jannik Sinner, suggesting that it reflects favoritism towards top players in the sport. Djokovic noted that many players feel the anti-doping system is inconsistent, pointing out that higher-ranked players seem to receive lenient treatment compared to their lower-ranked counterparts. Sinner accepted partial responsibility for a doping violation involving traces of clostebol, yet the settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) raised eyebrows, particularly since his initial potential sanction was a two-year ban. Djokovic's comments come in the wake of a similar case involving Iga Swiatek, who received a one-month ban, further fueling concerns of unequal treatment in the handling of doping violations. He called for a complete overhaul of the anti-doping system, emphasizing that the current structure is flawed and unfair to players who do not have access to top legal resources. Djokovic's statements reflect a growing unease among players regarding the integrity of the sport's regulatory processes.