Iga Swiatek can now officially lay the doping saga to rest as the World Anti-Doping Agency has confirmed that they won't appeal the ruling made by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. In late November,
The men's world No. 1 could face a two-year ban. Here's what to know about the doping proceedings against him so far
Swiatek won the French Open and four WTA 1000 titles in an excellent 2024 that also included an Olympic bronze medal at the Paris Games. The Polish star also helped her country reach the semi-finals of the Billie Jean Cup,
Jannik Sinner has a date for the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) appeal into his doping case which could lead to him being banned from tennis for up to two years. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled a behind-closed-doors hearing April 16 and 17 2025 at its headquarters in Lausanne,
Iga Swiatek has avoided further scrutiny in her doping case as WADA has chosen not to appeal the ITIA's decision, unlike in Jannik Sinner's case.
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner will go to sport’s highest court in April for the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal that seeks to ban him from the sport for at least one year.
Top-ranked men's tennis player Jannik Sinner will go to sport's highest court in April for the World Anti-Doping Agency's appeal that seeks to ban him from the sport for at least one year. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it has scheduled a closed-doors hearing April 16-17 at its headquarters in Lausanne.
"Jannik Sinner should be suspended because every athlete is responsible for what goes into his body," Sorgal began. "In the event of acquittal, the entire anti-doping system would make itself ridiculous in the eyes of the world," he added.
As we said, Jannik failed two doping tests carried out during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, testing positive for Clostebol. The Italian was first acquitted by the independent ITIA tribunal, but - as we now know - WADA appealed to the CAS in Lausanne, asking for 1-2 years of suspension.
The World Anti-Doping Agency launched an appeal against a ruling of no fault or negligence for two positive tests Jannik Sinner returned in March 2024; Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear appeal on April 16 and 17;
In front of a hospitable crowd, the Italian overcame Nicolas Jarry—a once-suspended opponent who threw everything at him—7-6 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-1.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner will go to ... to defend his Australian Open title. WADA has asked CAS to ban Sinner for between one and two years.