**Nick Kyrgios Reignites Jannik Sinner Doping Debate with Fresh Skepticism**
Nick Kyrgios has once again fueled controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner’s doping saga, expressing renewed anger and skepticism about the World No. 1’s three-month ban for testing positive for Clostebol in March 2024. On May 17, 2025, during an Italian Open commentary stint, Kyrgios doubled down, questioning the plausibility of Sinner’s explanation, stating, “He’s number one in the world. Do you think he employs a physiotherapist for hundreds of thousands of dollars and this physio is going to carry a scalpel flimsing around in his bag with no case?” This fiery remark, shared by @GernezDan on X, reflects Kyrgios’ ongoing disbelief in Sinner’s claim that the banned substance entered his system via a contaminated massage from his physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi.
Kyrgios, who has been Sinner’s most vocal critic since the ban was announced on February 15, 2025, previously called the settlement a “sad day for tennis,” arguing the three-month suspension—served from February to May 2025—was too lenient, with no titles or prize money stripped, per Daily Mail. His latest comments, reported by Tennis365.com, dismiss Sinner’s defense as “cringe,” reiterating that the timing, allowing Sinner to return for the Italian Open and Roland Garros, seems “convenient.” Kyrgios’ skepticism was further fueled by Sinner’s strong return, including a 6-0, 6-1 win over Casper Ruud in Rome, per Yahoo Sports.[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-14401825/Nick-Kyrgios-blows-Jannik-Sinner-accepts-three-month-doping-ban-Sad-day-tennis.html)[](https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/nick-kyrgios-jannik-sinner-feud-in-tennis365-instagram-comments)[](https://au.news.yahoo.com/tennis-world-stunned-by-nick-kyrgios-announcement-as-jannik-sinner-makes-major-statement-234835532.html)
The tennis community is divided. X posts, like @TennisPuneet, support Kyrgios’ call for transparency, while others, like @Tennis365com, citing Nicolas Mahut, argue his attacks are excessive. Sinner’s lawyer, Jamie Singer, defended the settlement, stating WADA confirmed Sinner’s lack of intent, per BBC Sport. Kyrgios, however, remains unapologetic, promising to keep pushing for “fairness in tennis,” per @TheTennisLetter, as the saga continues to cast a shadow over Sinner’s 2025 season.[]
