“This is a good sign for tennis” – Jannik Sinner ban ‘a good signal for tennis’ as Daniil Medvedev weighs in on news

By celebrityinfo.online Last updated Feb 17, 2025

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Daniil Medvedev has weighed in on Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban following his surprise defeat to Hamad Medjedovic in Marseille.The Russian star believes Sinner’s case could set an important precedent in tennis, allowing players to defend themselves under similar circumstances. Sinner was handed a ban by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after testing positive for clostebol during Indian Wells last spring. However, the Italian argued that the substance was unintentionally transferred to him by his physio, who had used it on a cut before treating him as part of a routine session.Speaking after his semi-final loss at the Open 13, Medvedev addressed the controversy in his post-match press conference, delivering his thoughts in French.“I hope that from now on, everyone can talk to WADA,” he said. “If they say, ‘We found this, it’s been two years,’ you should be able to respond, ‘No, I want one month.’ I hope this sets a precedent—otherwise, it would be strange.

“I also hope that every player has the right to defend themselves. Some don’t have the money for a lawyer—he [Sinner] does. But hopefully, everyone will have the same opportunity, whether they fully understand the rules or not. If it’s just him who can do this, that’s a bad signal. But if this leads to fair treatment for everyone, it’s a very good signal.”

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Medvedev and Sinner have faced off 15 times, with the Italian holding a slight edge at 8-7. Their rivalry was a major storyline in last year’s Grand Slams, with Sinner defeating Medvedev in the Australian Open final after recovering from two sets down to win his first Major title. Medvedev struck back at Wimbledon, prevailing in a five-set quarter-final battle, but Sinner responded by winning their US Open last-eight clash.

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With Sinner’s ban set to expire on May 4, the two could renew their rivalry at one of this year’s remaining Grand Slams. The French Open begins on May 19, followed by Wimbledon in late June and the US Open in August.

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