Fritz Srge, director of the Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research in Nuremberg, has expressed his opinion on the Clostebol doping-matter case involving Jannik Sinner.
Srge is convinced that the ATP No.1 should be banned and it would be ridiculous if the Italian was acquitted and not banned for the doping scandal involving him.
"Sinner should be suspended because every athlete is responsible for what he puts into his body. If he wasn't, the World Anti-Doping Agency would make itself ridiculous," he said.
The Italian, who tested positive for Clostebol twice in March 2024, was acquitted by the Independent Tribunal of the International Tennis Integrity Agency. The substance was present in a drug - Trofodermin - used by his former trainer Giacomo Naldi for a finger injury and came into contact with Sinner during a massage.
Jannik has proven his innocence, but WADA has decided to appeal to the CAS in Lausanne. On 16 and 17 April 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne will rule on the case and decide once and for all whether the 2-time Grand Slam champion should serve a disqualification or not.
Some experts in the field believe that Sinner's disqualification is almost inevitable. The Italian, for his part, as he has done so admirably throughout the second part of the season, will continue on his path trying to dominate the circuit again.
Boris Becker also had a very harsh opinion. On Eurosport Germany, the German spoke about the Sinner and Swiatek cases, calling for more clarity.
"Yes, it is bad for tennis. A sensible solution must be found so that this does not happen again. If two of the best professionals in our sport are involved, then it is damaging. This undeniably tarnishes our image," analyzed Becker with great honesty.
Jannik will have to wait middle April to know what will be his fate.
