Last-minute controversial reactions in the world of tennis regarding Sinner's sanction

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More and more players and influential voices in the tennis world are expressing their opinions on what happened with Jannik Sinner and they do not fully understand the rationale behind the three-month suspension following his doping positives. Álex de Miñaur, David Goffin, and Patrick Mouratoglou are among those who have spoken out most forcefully.

The common denominator prevailing on the circuit regarding the suspension of Jannik Sinner centers on the incomprehension and distrust generated by the system responsible for overseeing cases like this one. No one has any specific issue with the Italian, but they lament how difficult it is to understand the judgment and management of the entire process, leading to the three-month suspension, believing he is not responsible for the errors made by members of his team that resulted in his positive doping tests.

Andrey Rublev latest player speaking up against the Sinner settlement with BB Tennis.

Said decision was unfair and notes double standards with @Simona_Halep and how Brooksby and Ymer got bigger sanction for just missing a test.

Doesn't understand how Sinner was allowed to play. pic.twitter.com/hQKTUkvaIm

— Pavvy G (@pavyg) February 21, 2025

"It's not a problem specific to Jannik's case, but to the system responsible for detecting and managing positives. It's impossible to make any minor mistake or oversight. We've seen people sanctioned for missing tests, not even for testing positive, and they were banned for two years without any trial. In contrast, you see how everything was done swiftly with Sinner, allowing him to compete while everything was being resolved," Rublev pointed out.

Juan Martin Del Potro spoke about Jannik Sinner's doping:

🗣 "I don't know in such detail. What I can tell you is that I find the situation strange. He tests positive in Indian Wells, it becomes public shortly before the US Open but with no sanction. It's very doubtful" pic.twitter.com/ETBnBMQszZ

— Tiempo De Tenis (@Tiempodetenis1) February 21, 2025

This opinion is echoed by Álex de Miñaur, who still struggles to understand what happened. "It's hard to comment because this is something that has never been seen before. Previously, all positive cases resulted in one or two years of suspension. I can only say that I trust that if another tennis player finds themselves in a similar position soon, everything will be handled the same way," stated the Australian. Also, Juan Martín Del Potro touched on the topic cautiously but with a clear sense of bewilderment. "I find the situation strange. It raises many doubts that he tested positive in Indian Wells and it was revealed shortly before the US Open," commented the Argentine.

Every day it becomes more evident how right Andrea Vavassori was 😅 pic.twitter.com/hJlyl6B4wJ

— Giovanni Pelazzo (@giovannipelazzo) February 21, 2025

David Goffin, a veteran of the circuit, was more outspoken. "No one on the circuit understands what is happening. The agreement with WADA that concluded the case is incomprehensible. Previously, the authorities were very strict; if you tested positive in a control, you had to stop playing. But now we see that there is room for negotiations. I don't know, everything is very strange," stated the Belgian in RTL, words that dim in comparison to the outburst from Patrick Mouratoglou.

- Mouratoglou throws down the gauntlet and criticizes the system

"The entire Sinner case is a major scandal. The topic for debate is not whether he is guilty or not, but how everything was managed by the anti-doping system. There is a widespread feeling that there is a double standard. I am convinced that his intention was not to dope, and when such a small amount of a substance is found in the body, it is logical that he is completely innocent and may have been contaminated," declared the Frenchman.

Mouratoglou's words, as reported by tennismajors, deserve reflection from everyone. "To me, he is a victim, but it can't be that his case was covered up by the authorities, that we didn't know he had been provisionally suspended, and now they take him out of competition. It's as if they wanted to give the impression that they punished him, but just enough so he doesn't miss any Grand Slam events. This is a parody of justice; I understand why other players are outraged," he affirmed.

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