A scalpel, a spray and a skin condition: how Jannik Sinner explained doping contamination

In a significant development, Jannik Sinner, the men’s No 1-ranked tennis player, has accepted a three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency after twice testing positive for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol. Sinner attributed the positive test results to inadvertent contamination from a spray used by his physiotherapist to treat a cut, emphasizing his responsibility and respect for anti-doping rules. The case, which had been ongoing for nearly a year, raised questions and criticism from other players regarding transparency and fairness, ultimately leading to Sinner’s acceptance of the sanction.

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