Jannik Sinner‘s coach, Simone Vagnozzi, praised him for handling his doping saga maturely.
Only Sinner and his team knew about the positive test for a banned substance.
The media and other players were kept in the dark, which was impressive given how tightly it was managed.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Jannik Sinner | 23 | 15,405 | 33 - 3 |
When the news finally broke, it created a global stir, putting Sinner in the spotlight for weeks. Despite being a major champion and World No. 1 on the ATP Tour earlier this year, this was unprecedented attention—and not for good reasons.
It was tough to handle, but Sinner won both the Cincinnati Open and US Open during this period. This showed incredible maturity from him.
Simone Vagnozzi witnessed everything firsthand and acknowledged how challenging it was. Everyone would find it tough; he didn’t know what the final decision would be for months. Once cleared, he could relax and return to tennis. Vagnozzi shared his thoughts with Punto de Break.
Handling Pressure:
“Not having any guilt and being aware of it was the most important aspect to overcome that long and complicated period,” said Vagnozzi. “It has been a roller coaster of emotions, but the way he has dealt with it at 23 years old has been exceptional.”
Sinner stayed focused on tennis even when things were uncertain. His run at Roland Garros was impressive; he made it to the semi-final and almost beat Carlos Alcaraz.
Although health issues affected his Wimbledon performance, he played well there too. After being cleared, winning the US Open put him in a strong position to end the year as World No. 1.
Fans might think it’s amazing how supportive his colleagues have been despite everything.
Some players weren’t happy with how things were handled but many defended him, showing respect for Sinner.
“He did not suffer too many attacks from his teammates (I must say few, three or four). You cannot control people; you have to follow your own path,” said another quote about Sinner’s reception among peers. “Everyone knows what a boy Jannik is and reading newspapers clarified what happened.”
What do you think about how Jannik handled everything?