Novak Djokovic has stated that most players believe Jannik Sinner received “preferential treatment” regarding his three-month doping suspension.
Sinner reached an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after testing positive twice for a banned substance in March last year. He explained that the presence of clostebol in his system was due to accidental contamination by his physiotherapist, an explanation WADA accepted. However, the agency also noted that Sinner was still responsible for the negligence of his support team.
As a result, the world No. 1 has been suspended from February 9 to May 4, allowing him to compete at the French Open, which begins on May 19. Speaking at the Qatar Open, Djokovic expressed his concerns, stating: “Most of the players I’ve spoken to in the locker room, not just recently but over the past few months, are dissatisfied with how this entire situation has been managed.”
