The application of the rules does not correspond to the case law”: WADA director provides details on the appeal against Jannik Sinner.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed the decision in Jannik Sinner’s doping case, arguing that the ruling of “no fault or negligence” by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) was not consistent with the rules. This case stems from Sinner testing positive for clostebol, a banned substance, in March 2024. He successfully argued that the contamination was unintentional, and an independent tribunal found no fault or negligence, allowing him to continue competing.

WADA is seeking a suspension of 1-2 years but is not aiming to disqualify Sinner’s results beyond the already-imposed sanctions, such as the loss of his Indian Wells points. While Sinner remains eligible to compete, including at the upcoming Australian Open, the unresolved appeal means the matter could drag on until early 2025 when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is likely to hear the case.

Sinner has expressed disappointment over the appeal, citing multiple prior hearings that cleared him. The case highlights ongoing debates about the application of anti-doping rules and their consistency across different tribunals.