Grigor Dimitrov Drops Bombshell on Jannik Sinner Doping Scandal – “It Makes You Wonder About Double Standards in Tennis!”

Grigor Dimitrov has expressed his concerns about how the doping controversy involving Jannik Sinner was handled, calling the situation “very strange” and highlighting what he perceives as double standards in tennis.

Sinner tested positive twice for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol earlier this year. The first positive result came during the Indian Wells Open on March 10, and a second sample, tested eight days later, also returned positive. Despite being provisionally suspended after both tests, Sinner filed urgent appeals and managed to avoid suspension on both occasions.

The situation was kept quiet, and shortly after the first positive test, Sinner went on to win the Miami Open, where he defeated Dimitrov in the final of the ATP Masters 1000 event. The case only became public in August when the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) cleared Sinner, stating that the clostebol had entered his system due to contamination from a member of his support team.

The revelations sparked backlash, with many feeling that Sinner was given preferential treatment, as most players are not allowed to compete after testing positive. Dimitrov echoed these concerns, questioning the inconsistency in the handling of Sinner’s case compared to others.

“What stood out to me as particularly strange was how the protocols in this situation were managed,” Dimitrov said. “Other players have faced completely different procedures, which makes me wonder if there are double standards at play.”

He added, “This happens in other sports too, it’s no secret. But the way this case unfolded was unusual to me, even as someone who has been on the ATP Tour for many years. Those of us on the inside understand how tournaments are run.”