Novak Djokovic Lements “anti -phitism” towards Jannik Sinner before doping prohibition | Tennis

Novak Djokovic claimed that most players believe that Jannik Sinner was proven with his three -month doping ban “protectionism”.

Sinner achieved a settlement with the World Anti -Doping Agency (WADA) during two positive drug tests last March. Sinner’s explanation that he was unintentionally contaminated by the forbidden substance of Closbol, its physiocelle was adopted BeefHowever, the agency added that “an athlete is responsible for Entourage’s negligence”.

World no. 1 is therefore suspended from 9 February to 4 May, which means that he will be entitled to the French Open, which begins on May 19. Djokovic said in an interview with Qatar Open: “There are most players I have spoken to in the dressing room, not only in recent days, but also in recent months that are not satisfied with how this process has been processed.

“Most players don’t feel fair. Most of the players feel that the advantage is happening. It seems that you can almost influence the result if you are the best player if you have access to the highest lawyers. ”

Sinner’s was the first of two important cases in tennis in rapid succession, while the women’s world no. 2, Iga Swiak, In November he handed over a monthly suspension After a positive test for pectoris drug trimsidine. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) accepted that it was caused by the contamination of the medicine that Swiatek took to help combat the current current delay.

On the contrary, the former world no. 1 Simon Halep Itia received a four -year ban in 2022 After a positive test, although it later decreased to nine months. Meanwhile, the British Tara Moore, a much lesser -known player, was suspended in May 2022, while the investigation lasted 18 months before the independent tribunal found that contaminated meat is a source of prohibited substances for which she tested positive.

“Simon Halep and Tara Moore and some other players who may have been less known who have been trying to solve their cases for years, or have been banned from years … There are so many inconsistencies among cases,” Djokovic said. “Sinner has a suspension of three months because of the mistakes and negligence of team members working on the tour. This is also something I consider personally and I consider strange to many other players.

“Now it is a mature time for us to actually deal with the system, because the system and structure clearly do not work, anti -doping, it is obvious. I hope that in the near future the control authorities will join and try to find a more efficient way to deal with these processes. It is inconsistent and seems to be very unfair. ”

32 -year -old Moore wrote X on Monday: “I don’t think any of this was Sinner’s mistake. I just ask that everyone is treated the same. I hope that his case will further improve the conditions in which players are treated and the precedent of the time schedule of future cases. ”

British Liam Broady suggested that the timing of Sinner’s ban was suitable for a 23-year-old man. “I think a lot was stated when the ban is made, influence Jannik’s career as little as possible,” BBC Sport told Broady.

“The ban ends the day before Rome Masters, who is the biggest tournament in his home country and perfect preparation to go and play the French Open. I do not think he will lose any points or place no. 1, so it’s an interesting ban. ”

British no. 1 Jack Draper said Sky Sports: “I’m sure he wouldn’t do anything intentional, but we must be responsible for what is happening in our bodies. Obviously, it has been banned for several months and I don’t think it’s good for tennis. ”