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The Italian tennis player has been given a three month ban by the World Anti doping agency (WADA) after two positive drug tests last year.
He will be suspended from the 9th February until the 4th May, clearing him for the second grand slam of the year at the French Open.
After being cleared of any wrongdoing last year by an Independent panel, questions need to be asked as to whether he is innocent or if his ban should be more lengthy.
After his three month ban was announced on Saturday 15th February, tennis coach Bill Connell gave his opinion.
“I think it’s a sad day for tennis with the best player in the world being banned.”
“The tennis authorities need to stamp down on doping to stop in growing in our game.”
“The ban seems very convenient that he will be back for the French open” said Connell.
Sinner, comes off the back of defending his Australian Open title last month down under and has been in red hot form since the start of 2024.
The story began back in March 2024 when Sinner provided two positive tests of clostebol.
Since then, it has been a growing factor hanging over the Italian as the player received mixed receptions in Grand slam tournaments at Wimbledon and the Us Open last year.
Subsequentially, the news casts a shadow of doubt over the sport of tennis with the news providing a dark look for the sport and will severely impact the way tennis is viewed around the world.
By Sam Bailey
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