“I had days where I wasn’t feeling great,” said Jannik Sinner while opening up on his doping saga. The Italian went through the toughest phase of his career when he tested positive twice for doping. While ITIA initially cleared him, things took a U-turn when WADA announced that they had reopened the case. Opening up on the issue, Serena Williams’ ex-coach made her thoughts clear.

Rennae Stubbs has weighed in on Jannik Sinner’s ongoing doping controversy, expressing her belief that Sinner could face a ban following the Australian Open. Stubbs stated, “I think you and I should know that. I think you are still responsible for your team. Yeah, so that’s probably why they’ve gone after Exactly.” Stubbs believes that authorities intend to make an example out of Sinner, adding, “And I have a feeling that they are going to make an example. I think they will ban him after the Australian Open, just to make a point.”

Sinner’s doping case first surfaced in August when it was revealed that he tested positive for Clostebol, a banned substance, twice in March. The ITIA accepted his claim that the substance entered his system through a spray used by his former physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, to treat a wound. Despite the ITIA ruling it as “no fault or negligence,” WADA reopened the case, arguing for a stricter punishment.

In October, WADA filed an appeal with CAS, seeking to overturn the ITIA’s decision and impose a one to two-year ban on Sinner. WADA also requested the disqualification of Sinner’s results from the Indian Wells tournament. The case remains under review, with CAS set to hold a hearing soon. This could even impact Sinner’s participation at the Wimbledon and French Open.

Jannik Sinner might not play in the French Open and Wimbledon if the CAS verdict goes against him

Jannik Sinner’s future in tennis hangs in the balance as WADA’s ongoing appeal seeks a one to two-year suspension for the Italian star over doping violations. While he will most certainly feature in the Australian Open next month, his participation in the French Open and Wimbledon next year remains uncertain.

WADA has questioned the ITIA’s initial ruling, which found “no fault or negligence” on Sinner’s part regarding the presence of Clostebol in his system. In a statement, WADA clarified its stance: “It is WADA’s view that the finding of ‘no fault or negligence’ was not correct under the applicable rules. WADA is seeking a period of ineligibility of between one and two years. WADA is not seeking a disqualification of any results, save that which has already been imposed by the tribunal of first instance.”

The CAS hearing, expected before June, could determine whether Sinner competes at the French Open or not. If found liable, the Italian could face a ban based on contamination claims. WADA Director General Olivier Niggli highlighted the complexities of microdosing detection, stating, “The quantities found are so small that it is possible to become contaminated by doing even trivial things. We must decide where to stop.”

The decision could redefine Sinner’s career trajectory, with potential repercussions extending far beyond next season. What do you think will happen? Let us know in the comments below!