Nick Kyrgios has continued his criticism of world No 1 Jannik Sinner by suggesting the doping scandal was getting “more cringe every day”.
The three-time Grand Slam winner is currently serving a three-month suspension after reaching a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing two doping tests for the anabolic steroid clostebol last year.
But the length of the suspension, which sees Sinner return in time for the Italian Open and not miss a Grand Slam, has been criticised by many, particularly Kyrgios.
The Australian has frequently criticised the decision, saying at the time of its announcement that “fairness in tennis does not exist”, and now the 29-year-old has taken to the comments section of a Tennis365 post to continue his war of words with Sinner.
In a recent interview, Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill praised the reigning Australian Open champion’s maturity, saying the world No 1 gave him the following quote: “Don’t concern yourself with the criticism of someone that you wouldn’t take advice from.”
Cahill added that “this is coming from a 23-year-old. Because we have been talking about all the noise, some from players, some from coaches, some from the media around his particular case”
Underneath a graphic, Kyrgios responded: “Like his team that gave him a prohibited substance gets more cringe every day.”
Nick Kyrgios’ comment about Jannik Sinner on Instagram
Kyrgios’ initial criticism was put to Sinner but the 23-year-old maintained he does not care what other think.
“I don’t think I have to answer this, to be honest,” he said.
“How do I block it? It’s not that you just put it in a part and you just say I don’t think any more about this. In my mind I know exactly what happened, and that’s how I block it, no?
“I haven’t done anything wrong. That’s why I’m still here. That’s why I’m still playing. I don’t want to respond on what Nick said or what other players says.
“I think the most important part is to have my people around me who I can trust, people they exactly know what happened. That’s it.”
Kyrgios made the Instagram comment just hours before retiring from his opening round match at Indian Wells.
The Australian lost the first set 7-6 to World No 85 Botis van de Zandschulp before going down 3-0 in the second. After a wide backhand, the doctor was called onto the court to examine Kyrgios’ right wrist shortly before his retirement.
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Kyrgios has yet to win a match in 2025 having lost in both the Brisbane International and the Australian Open in January. This latest injury comes after the 2022 Wimbledon finalist was forced to sit out the entirety of 2024 and there are now concerns about his long-term future in the sport.
“It’s all an experiment at this point,” Kyrgios said after his defeat.
“I was told I was arguably maybe not ever playing tennis again. [But] I feel I’m like right there. I feel like I can compete.
“I’m there, but if I’m not able to finish matches it doesn’t really matter at this point. I’m not too sure right now.”
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