Zverev criticizes Sinner lock: Where is the fairness in tennis?

The doping discussion in tennis is catering: Alexander Zverev has positioned itself as a prominent voice in the controversy around the Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner and the Polish player Iga Swiatek. After two positive tests, Sinner is under pressure on the performance-enhancing agent Closebol and has agreed with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on a three-month lock. This decision comes exactly between the two Grand Slam tournaments and not only ensures displeasure at Zverev, but also at the national anti-doping agency (NADA), such as krone.at reports.

During an interview at the ATP tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Zverev expressed his lack of understanding on the small punishment for Sinner. He asks the question in the room: "Either you didn't get any guilty, then you shouldn't be blocked at all. Because if you are not to blame, then you are not to blame." At the same time, Zverev criticized the three-month barrier as too mild if it turns out that Sinner actually violated the rules. "Three months for taking steroids are not a lock," emphasized Zverev, such as ZDF.de

ambivalence and expert criticism

The reaction to the Sinner case shows a split opinion within the tennis community. The Wada retired to the sports court, which brings not only the athletes, but also the Wada and Nada in a difficult location. Nada boss Lars Mortsiefer expressed concerns about the effects of this decision and the possible development of a imitator effect. "In such a prominent and trend-setting case, I would have liked a clear and transparent CAS decision," Mortsiefer is quoted. The entire situation remains tense, while Sinner's lock ends on May 4th, in good time to the French Open that start on May 25th.