Tennis

Sinner surprised as WADA appeal decision to CAS, want one or two-year suspension

Jannik Sinner of Italy attends the press conference on day 2 of 2024 China Open at National Tennis Center on September 24, 2024 in Beijing, China.

World no. 1 Jannik Sinner said he’s surprised by the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal against last month’s decision to clear him of blame and negligence after twice testing positive for low levels of clostebol – a steroid that can be used to build muscle mass – in consecutive weeks during the US swing arguing inadvertent contamination by his now-former physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi. Continue reading “Sinner surprised as WADA appeal decision to CAS, want one or two-year suspension”

Tennis

Holger Rune needs more than a returning Boris Becker to arrest his alarming slump

Holger Rune of Denmark reacts during his match against Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. On Day 5 of 2023 Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis...

Six-time Major champion Boris Becker announced Thursday he’ll return to the tennis circuit as Holger Rune’s new coach, having served an eight-month prison sentence last year for failing to hand over assets and trophies, repaying debt after being declared bankrupt five years earlier. While the headlines will surround the German right now, the talented Dane needs more than new voices in his ear hopeful he can stop stuttering form as the season draws to a close. Continue reading “Holger Rune needs more than a returning Boris Becker to arrest his alarming slump”