Janik Sinner's Positive Drug Test

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Janik Sinner, the No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player, tested positive for an anabolic steroid but was not suspended due to accidental ingestion. He will lose prize money and ranking points, but can continue playing.

Key Points

  • Sinner tested positive for clostebol after an event at Indian Wells.
  • The substance entered his system due to contamination from a support team member.
  • The ITIA accepted Sinner's explanation and did not oppose his appeal to lift the provisional suspensions.
  • A Sport Resolutions independent tribunal determined No Fault or Negligence in Sinner's case.
  • Sinner will still lose his prize money and ranking points from the ATP Masters 1000 event.
  • Sinner will be among the favorites to win the U.S. Open in New York.

Pros

  • Janik Sinner's explanation of accidental ingestion was deemed credible by the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
  • Sinner will not be suspended and can continue playing tennis.
  • The investigation determined a finding of No Fault or Negligence in Sinner's case.

Cons

  • Sinner will lose his prize money and ranking points from the ATP Masters 1000 event.