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Carlos Alcaraz addresses Jannik Sinner doping ban as he makes world No 1 statement
Carlos Alcaraz has given his reaction to the news of Jannik Sinner’s ban from tennis for his failed doping tests in 2024. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced in August that Sinner was free to play as he carried “no fault or negligence” after testing positive for the anabolic steroid clostebol twice in March. An independent…
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Emma Raducanu under-fire despite following advice of her critics
Emma Raducanu has taken a wildcard into the Dubai Tennis Championships – and the reaction on social media has been predictably negative. Raducanu‘s use of wildcards have often been criticised by those on social media, as they suggest she is keen to take a backdoor route back to the top of the game by using…
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The 7 youngest ATP Tour title winners: Where would Joao Fonseca rank if he wins Buenos Aires trophy?
One 16-year-old, one 17-year-old and five 18-year-olds feature on the list of seven youngest ATP singles title winners. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is one win away from joining a list of young players to win an ATP Tour title before turning 19. Aged 18 years, five months and 26 days on the day of the…
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Jannik Sinner reacts after shock doping ban as he makes ‘responsibility’ confession
World No 1 Jannik Sinner confesses that he “accepts responsibility” for his team, after failing two doping tests in March 2024 – leading to a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that bans him from competing for a three-month period Shockwaves were sent through the tennis world as it was announced that WADA had…
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2025 ATP Qatar draw: Carlos Alcaraz bumped up, Jannik Sinner dumped out, Novak Djokovic gets tough opener
Amid a tennis world still reeling from Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban, Carlos Alcaraz will face a former Grand Slam champion in the first round of the Qatar Open, with Novak Djokovic facing a Wimbledon finalist in his opener. The ATP Tour 500 event in Doha was set to be a stacked event, with six of…
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Are there different approaches to tennis doping cases?
Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Simona Halep and Tara Moore have had different experiences after testing positive for a banned substance – BBC Sport looks at why.
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Nick Kyrgios opens fire on Jannik Sinner after doping ‘deal’ as Tim Henman voices concern
It didn’t take long for Nick Kyrgios to give his verdict on Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban from tennis after his failed drug tests – and it will come as no surprise that it is damning. Australian player Kyrgois has been the most outspoken critic of Sinner since he tested positive for the anabolic steroid clostebol…
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Jannik Sinner doping ban: Which tournaments will world No 1 miss due to suspension?
Jannik Sinner’s decision to accept an immediate ban after his representatives reached an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) means he will miss several major tournaments on the ATP Tour. The three-time Grand Slam winner will be banned for three months and his suspension from all tennis runs from 9 February until 4 May.…
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World number one Sinner banned for three months
World number one Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month ban from tennis after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive drugs tests last year.