Jannik Sinner Faces CAS Proceedings After WADA Appeal
Jannik Sinner is set to appear before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the leading sports justice body.WADA has officially lodged an appeal following the ruling that found Sinner free from fault regarding two positive tests for clostebol, a banned substance, in March 2024.
The agency contends that the conclusion of 'no fault or negligence' is inconsistent with applicable rules, calling for a suspension ranging from one to two years. While WADA does not seek the disqualification of any results, should Sinner be suspended for even six months, he would potentially lose victories and prizes accumulated since his first positive test on March 10.
Simultaneously, as news of WADA’s appeal reached the public, Jannik Sinner took to the court in Beijing, competing against Russia's Safiullin. This adds a layer of urgency and tension to Sinner’s ongoing season.
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