Jannik Sinner, declared innocent after testing positive for “clostebol”

The number 1 in the world, Jannik Sinneris not only the protagonist of what happens on the track, but also what happens outside. After being crowned champion of the Masters 1000 of Cincinnati new American Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (4), 6-2, the Italian tennis player was affected by a controversy related to doping.

With an eye on the last Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, sinful He is not in the news for his recent title in Cincinnati, but for his doping-related case. On March 10, in the Masters 1000 in Indian Wellsgiven by the Italian tennis player positive for a banned anabolic steroid called “Clostebol”. 8 days later, on March 18, he tested positive again. Sinner appealed, so he was able to continue playing, although he would lose points and money won in Indian Wells.

Jannik Sinner’s team released a statement on Twitter (X) in relation to the doping case: “In April, Jannik Sinner was notified that he had given positive for trace elements of the substance Clostebol (less than one billion parts per gram). Following extensive research, the ITIA and Jannik discovered that the accidental contamination of Clostebol was made by treatment you received from your physical therapist. His fitness trainer bought a product, readily available in an Italian pharmacy, which he gave to Jannik’s physio to treat his own physiotherapist. finger cut. Jannik knew nothing about it, and his physio didn’t know he was using a product that contained it Clostebol. The physical therapist treated Jannik without gloves and with several skin injuries on Jannik’s body caused by “unintentional contamination”begins by explaining the statement.

“Jannik fully cooperated with the ITIA investigation from the beginning. The ITIA fights against misconduct in sport and doping in particular. Its rules and processes are extremely strict and, following a forensic investigation and an independent hearing, the The Independent Court ruled that Jannik was innocent. He is not guilty. However, due to the strict liability of anti-doping rules, He admits that he lost points from the Indian Wells tournament, where control occurs.”

“Jannik Sinner recognizes the importance of the ITIA’s strict anti-doping rules to protect the sport he loves: ‘I will now put this challenging and extremely unfortunate period behind me. I will continue to do my best to comply with the ITIA anti-doping program and will have a team around me that is meticulous about compliance. “The matter is now closed and Sinner is looking forward to the remainder of his time,” the statement concluded.

The ATP He also gave his version of the Sinner doping case: “We are pleased to know that no fault or negligence was found on the part of Jannik Sinner. We also want to recognize the robustness of the independent process of investigation and evaluation of facts within the framework of Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP), which allowed him to continue competing. This has been a challenging issue for Jannik and his team, and underscores the need for players and their environments to take great care when using products or treatments. Integrity is paramount in our sport,” the ATP explained in its statement.

In summary, Jannik Sinner acquitted for his “alleged” doping with ‘clostebol’ after the sentence of a Independent Court. The Italian points and money earned from Indian Wells Masters 1000 will be forfeited, but it does not affect what is achieved in Cincinnati or in his participation in US Open. We will see what awaits Sinner at the last Grand Slam of the year after finding out the resolution of his case, in addition to his recent hip problems that have been going on for a few weeks now.