Roger Federer shared his thoughts on Jannik Sinner‘s doping controversy, calling for more consistency.
The Italian player’s doping saga has been a major topic in tennis this year. While Djokovic won Olympic gold, Sinner’s case will have long-lasting effects.
This situation might change how future cases are handled . The attention it received was due to the procedure followed.
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Despite following all rules, many experts and players were unhappy because Sinner wasn’t suspended like others. People questioned if the same would happen to other players. Djokovic and Federer both want consistent rule enforcement.
Federer’s Perspective:
When asked about the case, Federer expressed his concerns. He emphasized that no one likes such news in sports, regardless of intent or accident:
“It’s not something we want to see in our sport, these types of news, regardless if he did something or not, or any player did. I understand it’s a tricky situation. It’s the nightmare of every athlete and team to have these allegations and these problems because we fill out these forms all day every day.”
Federer understands the frustration surrounding the process rather than Sinner himself. The top player being involved made it tough for everyone:
“And it lives with you. Every morning when you wake up, you think, ‘Is somebody at the door coming to test me?’ So it’s really difficult. I understand the frustration of, ‘Has he been treated the same as others?’ And I think this is where it comes down to.”
Fans might feel that fairness is crucial in such matters.
Federer supports Sinner’s story and respects him deeply. However, he stresses that trust in the process is essential:
“I think we all trust pretty much that Jannik didn’t do anything, but the inconsistency potentially that he didn’t have to sit out while they weren’t 100 percent sure what was going on, I think that’s the question here that needs to be answered. But look, it is what it is, and we need to trust the process as well of anyone involved here.”
What do you think about this whole situation?
