World No.1 Jannik Sinner has been under a series of social media attacks from Nick Kyrgios due to his ongoing doping scandal.
Jannik Sinner and Nick Kyrgios (via X)
2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been outspoken about World No. 1 Jannik Sinner‘s doping scandal. Recently, he made more controversial remarks about the Italian star.
In a story published by The Tennis Letter, Sinner shared his thoughts on the doping allegations and how they might affect his career. Kyrgios responded to the post on social media, making his views clear once again.
Kyrgios’ criticism focuses on what he sees as “double standards” in tennis. He argued that Sinner should not be allowed to play after failing doping tests, citing examples like Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova, who faced lengthy suspensions for similar issues.
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For now, Sinner is cleared to compete at the Australian Open, where he will defend his title in January at Rod Laver Arena. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is expected to deliver its final verdict on Sinner’s case after the tournament. It is uncertain whether he will be allowed to play in Rotterdam, where he is also the defending champion.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will lead the field at the Australian Open in Melbourne. The Italian star is the defending champion, having won the 2024 title. Other top players like Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Taylor Fritz will also compete. Former champions Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev join Sinner on the main-draw list.
Djokovic is aiming for a record 11th Australian Open title. With Andy Murray as his new coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion also hopes to win his 100th tour-level title. He may reach that milestone earlier, as he is set to play at the Brisbane International at the start of the season.
Top 10 players like Zverev, Fritz, Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev, and Grigor Dimitrov are chasing their first Grand Slam title in Melbourne. Australian No. 9 Alex de Minaur, who has reached the fourth round three years in a row, will lead the local hopes.
Nick Kyrgios is set to return to the Australian Open for the first time in two years. The 29-year-old will play his first competitive match since June 2023 in Brisbane before heading to Melbourne. Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson, both in the Top 30, will also represent Australia.
