Let us remind you that he is an Italian and the current champion Australian Open and US Open In March he tested positive for clostebol twice. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) found the Italian “not at fault” and did not suspend him after it was proven that the substance was found in his body after a massage with a physiotherapist. In turn, Iga Świątek, the champion of Roland Garros last month, was suspended for a month after testing positive for trimetazidine. Shelf However, she proved that the melatonin she used was contaminated with a banned substance.
The legendary tennis player defended Sinner and Świątek
Affairs tennis players were widely commented on. Fans, experts and even players divided into two camps. Some defended them, while others openly criticized them. John McEnroe commented on all these controversies.
The former tennis great admitted in an interview with Andy Roddick in the Served program that it is natural to approach doping cases with skepticism. “For me it would be absurd to think that any of these players would be involved in something like this,” he continued.
McEnroe: I hope it won't have an impact
The former tennis player emphasized that he always wants to believe the player. – Sometimes when you hear these stories you think: “What? Really? The masseur cut himself and used it [sprayu – przyp. red]and then he massaged it and somehow this happened.” But I am on the side of those who are able to come to terms with it – he admitted.
– So I'm not the right person to answer such questions. I just hope it won't affect our sport, he concluded.
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Iga Świątek currently competes in an exhibition tournament World Tennis League and then go to the United Cup. The matches will start on December 27. Jannik Sinner, on the other hand, is not expected to play match until the Australian Open, which is scheduled for January 12.