Sinner twice examined constructive for clostebol – a steroid that can be utilized to construct muscle mass – throughout the Indian Wells match final 12 months.
He didn’t dispute traces of clostebol had been present in his urine check and efficiently argued that he had been inadvertently contaminated with the substance by his physiotherapist.
The Worldwide Tennis Integrity Company (ITIA), accepted there was “no fault or negligence” hooked up to Sinner and he had offered a “credible” rationalization.
Wada will not be questioning the participant’s rationalization of why the substance ended up in his system, however believes the impartial panel’s discovering that Sinner held no fault or negligence is “not appropriate underneath the relevant guidelines”.
The Italian had the very best 12 months of his profession to date in 2024, profitable the US Open in addition to the Melbourne trophy.
He additionally clinched the season-ending ATP Finals and helped his nation retain the Davis Cup.
Nevertheless, his doping case – and that of five-time main champion Iga Swiatek – sparked dialogue about how instances are dealt with inside tennis.
Talking earlier than the Cas date was introduced, Sinner stated: “I’d lie if I’d inform you I overlook [about the hearing].
“It is one thing what I’ve with me now already for fairly a very long time.
“However it’s what it’s.”