The ATP has ranked Jannik Sinner as the world’s number one singles player, making him the first Italian to do so.
During his successful US Open 2024 title run, in which he defeated Taylor Fritz in the final, Jannik Sinner was embroiled in a doping scandal. When it was discovered that Sinner had tested positive for an anabolic substance twice in March but had escaped a ban, the US Open got underway amid a doping scandal. His defense that accidental contamination impacted the test findings was approved by an impartial panel.
However, WADA filed an appeal to begin a new investigation with the Court of Arbitration of Sport in the final week of September. They are “seeking a period of ineligibility of between one and two years,” according to a statement from WADA.
“At this time, it is not possible to specify a time frame for the issuance of the decision,” the CAS said in its statement. Except for the parties’ right to appeal to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court within 30 days for specific grounds, the CAS Panel’s ruling will be final and enforceable.
Since then, an Italian newspaper has received an update from Sinner’s coach, Darren Cahill. He told Gazzetta dello Sport, “Dark clouds gathered in the sky after Miami, but after that, there is always a glimmer of light.” Following a brief period of shock, he proceeded with his head held high; we must demonstrate this. He was put through a protracted trial. We are now calmly facing this new trial, but the most crucial thing to us is that WADA has never questioned Sinner’s integrity as a player. He held our hand during the trying period. For him, tennis is a safe area, so whenever he can dress up as a player and put the racket down, that is the sure thing.
We are now calmly facing this new trial, but the most crucial thing to us is that WADA has never questioned Sinner’s integrity as a player. He held us by the hand during the trying time, and he always dresses up as a tennis player and holds the racket since, to him, tennis is a secure environment that he enjoys.”
“It’s not just about winning or losing, it’s the way you face challenges and he does it as a champion,” he said.
Sinner, the first Italian to achieve the top ranking, is presently listed as the world’s number one singles player by the ATP.
