Jannik Sinner Accepts Three-Month Doping Ban Amid Controversy

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month doping ban after settling with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following positive tests for the banned substance clostebol. Although an independent tribunal found no fault on Sinner's part, WADA initially sought a harsher one to two-year suspension but later withdrew its appeal after the settlement. Sinner claims the substance entered his system inadvertently through his support team's negligence. Australian player Nick Kyrgios criticized the leniency of the ban, expressing that it undermines fairness in tennis, as Sinner faces no loss of titles or prize money. Kyrgios' reaction reflects broader discontent among players regarding the perceived inconsistency in doping penalties within the sport. The ban will be effective until May 4, allowing Sinner to participate in the upcoming French Open.