Jannik Sinner, the world’s top tennis player, is “very confident” he won’t face a doping ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency challenged the ruling that exonerated him of any wrongdoing after two positive drug tests. The US Open winner faces a one- to two-year penalty. According to a statement released by the Montreal-based WADA on Saturday. The organisation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
The day before his opening Shanghai Masters match, Sinner stated on Friday. “I’m still surprised but I will collaborate like I did before.” “I had three hearings, and each one proceeded exactly as I had requested, so that was good. Let’s see, though, now. Also read: Felix Auger-Aliassime Net Worth 2024, Prize Money, Endorsements, Cars, Houses, Properties, Charities Etc.
“However, I have every confidence that it turns out extremely well. If it were the other way around, I would be shocked.” Due to the appeal, it’s possible that the matter won’t be settled until Sinner starts defending his Australian Open championship in January. Sinner is free to play while the appeal is being considered.
CAS stated in a news release on Friday that it had officially registered the WADA appeal and was in the process of confirming a three-judge panel. The respondents—Sinner and tennis authorities—can choose a judge collectively, while the court selects the panel chair and WADA selects the judge.
The Chinese Open began on Wednesday, when the 23-year-old Sinner, who lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the final, found out about WADA’s intention to file an appeal. Also read: Jannik Sinner survives Jarry scare in Beijing
“It’s not in a situation where I feel comfortable in, that’s for sure, because I thought it was over,” he stated. “And now, one more time. Thus, it’s not simple.”