World number one Jannik Sinner has reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), agreeing to serve a three-month suspension after testing positive for clostebol, a prohibited substance. The ruling, delivered by an independent tribunal of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), found Sinner to have no fault or negligence, as the substance entered his system unintentionally.
According to Sinner, the contamination occurred after repeated contact with a member of his support team who had been using an over-the-counter spray containing trace amounts of clostebol. WADA acknowledged that Sinner did not intend to enhance his performance and accepted that the exposure was accidental, leading to a reduced period of ineligibility.
The suspension runs from February 9 to May 4, 2025, during which Sinner will miss several high-profile tournaments, including Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and the Madrid Open. However, under Article 10.14.2 of the WADA Code, he will be permitted to resume official training from April 13, 2025.
Despite his temporary absence from the tour, Sinner will return in time for the French Open, scheduled from May 19 to June 8 at Roland Garros. This allows the reigning Australian Open champion to compete in the second Grand Slam of the season, keeping his pursuit of major titles on track.
