The Italian tennis star, world number 1, has been ;eacute; tested positive last March.
A bolt from the blue in the tennis world! Jannik Sinner, world number 1, has escaped a very heavy suspension after testing positive in March during the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells. The anabolic steroid Clostebol, which is banned from use, was found in the Italian player's urine. Two tests came back positive in mid-March, during and after the tournament in the United States. The ITIA explains that the player immediately appealed, and got away without a suspension.
"The substance had entered the body. in his body &agrav; following contamination by a member of staff, who had applied an over-the-counter spray (available in Italy) containing clostebol on your own skin to treat a small wound. This team member applied his skills the spray between March 5 and 13, a period during which it also provided effective treatment. daily massages and sports therapy Sinner, which led to transdermal contamination à his unknowing" explains the press release.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000Despite this reason, why Jannik Sinner was not suspended ? A small trace of less than a billionth of a gram was judged by an independent panel to have had no performance-enhancing effect. The Italian was therefore able to escape without a suspension, but with damages. The player lost his points won at the Californian tournament, as well as his prize money. “We take any positive test very seriously and will always apply the rigorous procedures established by WADA. The ITIA has conducted a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the positive tests, an investigation in which Mr. Sinner and his representatives cooperated fully" Karen Moorhouse, Managing Director of the #39;ITIA.
“Anti-doping rules must be very strict to be effective. Unfortunately, sometimes completely innocent athletes get caught up in these rules. There is no doubt that Jannik is innocent in this case. The ITIA has not challenged this essential principle. However, under the rules of liability “Strictly speaking, Jannik is responsible for everything that is in his system, even if he is not aware of it, as in this exceptional case,” added the player's lawyer.
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