Jannik Sinner is currently working in Beijing. © ANSA / JESSICA LEE

Jannik Sinner and the focus on sports

The WADA's demand has caused a lot of controversy. Jannik Sinner, meanwhile, still has to concentrate on the sport.

September 30, 2024

From: dl

The World Anti-Doping Agency is demanding a ban of one to two years for Jannik Sinner. Although the acquittal by the Tennis Anti-Doping Agency (ITIA) remains legally binding for the time being, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) must now deal with WADA's appeal and convene a hearing for both sides. It will probably take months before this happens, Sinner is allowed to continue competing in tournaments until then.

On Monday, Sinner will play in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing. His opponent will be Jiri Lehecka (ATP 13) at 37 p.m. (CET). Sinner has won both of his previous duels against the 22-year-old Czech. However, Lehecka is considered an unpleasant opponent. Three-set victory against Russian Roman Safiullin Sinner has already noticed that the current situation is not leaving him unscathed.

Jiri Lehecka challenges Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals. © APA / MATTHEW STOCKMAN

Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz are also still in China. Sinner could meet one of them in a final at the earliest. In the women's tournament, Anna Kalinskaya is in the round of 16 in Beijing. The support of his girlfriend on site will certainly do Sinner good - in these difficult times.