“Roger Federer Slams ‘Inconsistencies’ in Jannik Sinner Doping Scandal: Tennis World on Edge”

Roger Federer is the latest tennis legend to weigh in on the controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner’s doping case.

Earlier this year, the Italian tested positive twice for the banned substance clostebol in March. However, he successfully appealed his provisional suspensions, arguing that the positive results were due to contamination. Last month, an independent tribunal cleared him of any fault or negligence for the violations.

Federer has now voiced concerns about the “inconsistencies” in how Sinner’s case was handled, suggesting that it brought unnecessary distractions to the sport.

The news of Sinner’s positive tests and the tribunal’s decision was only made public in August, even though the tests occurred in March. This delay led to questions about whether Sinner received special treatment, as other players often serve provisional suspensions while awaiting final rulings. However, official documents revealed that Sinner appealed his provisional bans as soon as he was notified, with three experts finding his contamination explanation credible.

For Federer, the situation highlights a broader issue faced by athletes. “It’s every athlete’s nightmare to deal with these allegations and uncertainties. We fill out these forms daily, and it’s something that weighs on you constantly. Every morning, you wonder if someone’s going to show up for a test,” he said.

While Federer empathizes with the anxiety of possibly failing a doping test, he also understands why some players might question whether Sinner was treated fairly. “I understand the frustration of, ‘Has he been treated the same as others?’ And I think this is where the issue lies,” Federer concluded.