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Ex-Slam semifinalist has interesting theory on why WADA banned 'clean' Jannik Sinner

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Andrea Petkovic ripped the Jannik Sinner doping ban as "a political decision" as the 2014 French Open semifinalist suggests the WADA came to the conclusion that the Italian didn't cheat but they needed him suspended just to avoid a backlash and possibly send a message.  Since it was revealed that the WADA settled with the world No. 1 on a three-month ban and that the 23-year-old would be out of action between February 9th - May 4th, there has be…
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WADA Vice President Defends Jannik Sinner's Three-Month Suspension Amid Criticism

Ever since the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) disclosed the news of Jannik Sinner’s three-month suspension settlement, a wave of criticism has been unleashed. In response to this backlash, WADA’s Vice President has come forward to defend the decision, indicating that the complexity of the situation makes it difficult for outsiders to comprehend. Last week, the global sports community was set abuzz when WADA released the news of Jannik Sinner’s …

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'Jannik Sinner doping case was handled in an open and transparent way'

A three-month ban for Jannik Sinner was deemed "appropriate" by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as it felt "the level of seriousness of the violation given its specific facts" did not warrant a lengthy suspension.

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Ex-Slam semifinalist has interesting theory on why WADA banned 'clean' Jannik Sinner

Andrea Petkovic ripped the Jannik Sinner doping ban as "a political decision" as the 2014 French Open semifinalist suggests the WADA came to the conclusion that the Italian didn't cheat but they needed him suspended just to avoid a backlash and possibly send a message.  Since it was revealed that the WADA settled with the world No. 1 on a three-month ban and that the 23-year-old would be out of action between February 9th - May 4th, there has be…

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