The dangerous theory of the 'silent ban' that points to Alcaraz and Sinner again
In a society like the current one, where social networks serve more as a fan for posts lacking any credibility, nothing surprises anymore. Even less so when the absences of Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner in the circuit are questioned, and there are people who relate this to a possible silent ban, as if this sport were that rotten and such actions could be taken with total freedom.
Jannik Sinner's withdrawal in recent days has led some malicious individuals to use social media to post where they link his withdrawal from the US Open to a 'silent ban', fueling the rumor that the Italian had been suspended again. Accompanying that rumor are images of the Italian training, questioning whether he can train if he withdrew from the US Open, as if his absence prevented Jannik from exercising like any athlete who doesn’t want to lose their form.
Regarding Carlos Alcaraz, after his injury in Barcelona last April, similar things were said. Unable to train at all due to his wrist, which was completely immobilized for weeks, several images of him appeared looking slimmer and less muscular, which is normal when you stop training for a time, to speculate about that 'silent ban' and talk about an internal sanction.
Malicious people on social media, against Alcaraz and Sinner
It is sad to see that, in addition, these posts go viral and reach millions of people. Posts that are then shared in forums, making the situation even bigger. Because nowadays it matters little whether something is true or not. If it is eye-catching and, moreover, controversial, anything goes to get a lot of likes and for the impact of the one launching that garbage to increase, reaching more people.
Although Facebook or X are working to prevent fake news or posts with false information in an era like the current one, with AI growing strongly, it is difficult to stop this type of content. It's enough to see how there are accounts that dedicate themselves to publishing false statements from press conferences of tennis players. It’s obvious that the post is false, but even so, people share it because they find it amusing, and there are media outlets that end up believing that information and contributing to the cause, falling into the trap of the offender.
I read with sadness what I see on social media lately about Alcaraz and Sinner.
People with bad intentions talk about the absences of Carlitos and Jannik in these tournaments being due to silent bans, as if the sport were that rotten.
Regarding Alcaraz, it was said… pic.twitter.com/EmQeddxRoT— José Morón (@jmgmoron) August 24, 2026
I advocate for enjoying these two competitive animals. Neither silent bans nor nonsense. The joy of Carlitos' return has been contagious, and the desire of the tennis community to see him again on a tennis court is palpable. The same goes for Sinner. It’s a shame that the number 1 in the world cannot be at the US Open and he will be greatly missed. In the end, in this 2026, we will not have any Sincaraz in the Slams, and that is a lost point for tennis this season.
Always remember that without Jannik or Carlos, it wouldn’t be the same. We have two generational figures that in several decades, people will talk about as the two great dominators of this era. They will have to be told. We have the privilege of being witnesses to it. Those who try to see things where there are none are not lovers of this sport. There is no other explanation.
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