John McEnroe gives his opinion on Jannik Sinner’s positive drug test and his hope for the future of tennis….

Jannik Sinner enjoyed a stunning 2024 season, with the Italian reaching world number one and winning eight titles.

But Sinner could serve a ban after the 2025 Australian Open following his failed drug test, having tested positive for clostebol earlier this year…..
Sinner has been training in Dubai as he steps up his preparations for the 2025 season, where he was joined by Martin Landaluce.

The young Spaniard is an alternative for the Next Gen ATP Finals, which are currently underway in Jeddah.

Arthur Fils headlines the 20-and-under tournament, with Sinner having triumphed on the main tour last month.

 

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John McEnroe gives his opinion on Jannik Sinner’s positive drug test and his hope for the future of tennis
Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch
Wed 18 December 2024 12:00, UK
Jannik Sinner enjoyed a stunning 2024 season, with the Italian reaching world number one and winning eight titles.

But Sinner could serve a ban after the 2025 Australian Open following his failed drug test, having tested positive for clostebol earlier this year.

 

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Sinner has been training in Dubai as he steps up his preparations for the 2025 season, where he was joined by Martin Landaluce.

The young Spaniard is an alternative for the Next Gen ATP Finals, which are currently underway in Jeddah.

Arthur Fils headlines the 20-and-under tournament, with Sinner having triumphed on the main tour last month.

Jannik Sinner of Italy poses for a photo with the Nitto ATP Finals trophy and ATP World Number One Player trophy after his victory against Taylor F…
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John McEnroe wants to ‘believe’ Jannik Sinner after positive drug test
The Italian beat Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals in Turin, with his success coming despite an ongoing drug case looming over him.

Sinner was cleared of any wrongdoing before the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) challenged the ruling with an appeal.

READ MORE: Who is Jannik Sinner? Everything you need to know about the Italian tennis star and his rise to the top

Sharing his verdict on the situation, former world number one John McEnroe said on the Served with Andy Roddick podcast: “I am on the side of willing to go along with it. I am going to believe the player. I want to believe the player.