Jannik Sinner is getting used to a new reality after reaching an agreement with WADA, which will avoid him the hearing before the CAS in Lausanne but will force him to stay away from the ATP tour for three months.
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This agreement has sparked a lot of reactions all over the world and the opinions have been mostly negative, especially from other players.
Most of them are convinced that the world number 1 was facilitated by the authorities and that many players if they had found themselves in the same situation as him would have been suspended for at least a year.
After the news was made public, the 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria went to Dubai for a few days of relaxation in which he also viewed the facilities where he will be able to train until April 13. The Italian ace will be able to count on the support of his team in the next three months and it will be essential to stay motivated from all points of view, overcoming this bad story and focusing only on tennis.
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The deadline for the suspension has been set for May 4, just in time to allow Jannik to be able to participate in the Rome Masters 1000.
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The 3-time Grand Slam champion who also spent a few days skiing with his family and friends recently reappeared in public during a Gucci's event (of which he is testimonial).
During the event, Sinner seemed calm and relaxed but no one asked him about the suspension or the agreement with WADA.
Among the few colleagues who have defended the Italian champion is Casper Ruud, who has always had friendly words towards the world number 1.
"I'm very sorry for him, because I don't think he did anything wrong," Ruud said while speaking to Ben Rothenberg.
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"I understand that many people wanted the trial to go all the way, but it would have been too risky for Jannik. Many innocent people are convicted.
I hope Sinner always keeps his head up and I will continue to cheer for him" - he added.
