Sinner on Disqualification: "I Chose the Lesser Evil, Although It Was Unjust, But There Could Have Been a Greater Injustice"

Andrés Tomás Rico - 5 Apr 2025 | 11:27
ATP Jannik Sinner

The Italian tennis player speaks for the first time after his doping sanction, stating that he is still coming to terms with everything that has happened since the suspension and that he is looking forward to returning in Rome.

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Sinner, on disqualification: "I chose the lesser evil, although it was unjust, but there could have been a greater injustice." Photo: Getty Images

Jannik Sinner opens up in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports. The Italian spoke for the first time after his agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency for a three-month suspension, starting on the fourth of February and ending on the fourth of May, due to his positive test for clostebol in Indian Wells 2024. The world number one stated that he is still coming to terms with what happened and confessed that he had a very tough time in the initial days of the sanction.

Regarding the suspension agreement with WADA

"I felt very comfortable. The decision to reach an agreement was very quick, although I wasn't completely on board. Ultimately, I chose the lesser evil, even if it was unfair, but there could have been a greater injustice."

Eager to return in Rome

"It took me some time to find myself again after the decision. Also because things outside of this matter happened that weren't easy for me. I still need to 'digest' everything a bit, but I am looking forward to returning to Rome. However, it won't be easy as there will be a lot of attention on me."

Tough days after the suspension

"I was very fragile after what happened, as many things occurred, even my reactions that I didn't anticipate. But in life, you learn. Year after year, I get to know myself better; it was very difficult at times, but the people close to me gave me the strength to understand and move forward."

Enjoying the break with family and friends

"I learned many things, but I already knew that tennis is not the most important thing. Outside, there are people who care a lot, family will always come first, friends are crucial. But above all, it's good to have people around whom you can trust. I learned that better in recent months."
 

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner, sobre la inhabilitación: "Elegí el mal menor, aunque era injusto, pero podía haber habido una injusticia mayor"