Roger Federer has commented on the report that Jannik Sinner can participate in tournaments even though he is currently facing trial for doping.
One of the main underlying themes at the current US Open is how Italian top-ranked player Jannik Sinner has managed to avoid a suspension despite testing positive for clostebol on two occasions. Several current and former teammates have raised doubts about allowing him to participate in tournaments while he was facing an undisclosed trial for the matter.
Tennis champion Roger Federer has now given his opinion on the matter, expressing sadness over the adverse effects news like this can have on the sport. “We don’t want to see this kind of news in our sport, whether or not he or any player actually did something wrong.” Federer expressed that it is simply unwanted noise.
I comprehend that it’s a delicate circumstance. Having these accusations and issues is the worst fear of every athlete and team because we are constantly completing these documents non-stop. And it resides with you. Each morning upon waking, you ask yourself, ‘Could someone be knocking at the door to assess me?’ “It’s extremely challenging.”
According to Federer, the main problem is the lack of consistency.
One of the main criticisms directed towards the authorities is that Sinner was permitted to compete despite being on trial. Darren Cahill, coach of Sinner, pointed out the difference in resources between top-ranked players and lower-ranked ones. He mentioned that Sinner’s team could pay for professional legal help and scientific analysis for his case.
Federer, who achieved 20 Grand Slam victories during his impressive career, also discussed the issues regarding the fairness of the procedure. I sympathize with the feeling of, ‘Was he given equal treatment like everyone else? I believe this is the crucial moment.
I believe we all have confidence that Jannik is innocent, but the issue is why he didn’t have to wait when there was uncertainty. This is the question that must be addressed. “But hey, that’s just how it is, and we have to have faith in the process and everyone participating,” he stated.