He US Openfourth and last grand slam of the season, the news began marked by two positives Jannik Sinner of clostebol, a steroid that can be used to increase muscle mass was detected in two anti-doping controls carried out in March.
The current world No. 1 is cleared of fault or negligence by accepting the Italian explanations. International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA): The offender tested positive after his physical therapist Giacomo Naldi He applied an over-the-counter spray to the hand wound before massaging Sinner.
This drug is given to Naldi by a physical trainer Umberto Ferrara. A few days later, Sinner announced that they both stopped joining his work team after losing trust in them.
Sinner has been able to play normally despite those two positives and, a guest on the program ‘The Anthill’, Rafael Nadal He was also involved in this issue which raised much dust and criticism of the favored treatment of the Italians.
“I believe in the good faith of people. I know Sinner and I don’t believe that Sinner wants to dope. Justice is justice and you don’t just have to like it when it tells you what you want. I believe in justice, which takes their decisions based on what is right, and if they did not allow him, it was because they clearly saw that it was not sanctionable,” Nadal answered.
Rafa also referred to the shocking defeat of Carlos Alcaraz in the 2nd round of the US Open against the Dutchman Botic Van from Zandschulpwhich came after another unexpected moment in Alcaraz’s budding career, the Murcian’s first racket break midway through the match, against Gael Monfils on Cincinnati.
“I don’t think Carlos is mentally ill, just a bit overwhelmed. The calendar in an Olympic year is more strict and for him, who has won so many games, the demand is very high and, in a particular a moment, the mind needs a rest “, Nadal has relativized Alcaraz’s latest problems.
The Spaniard denied that the constant comparisons Carlos endures to him could harm Alcaraz. “No, it’s good enough that it won’t affect him. He’s making his way and it’s an incredibly pleasant coincidence that after a career like mine someone like Carlos has emerged, it’s difficult for that to happen in the same country. Carlos is going to have a great career and he will be one of the best in history,” assured Nadal.
Source: La Verdad
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