‘Won’t Let Me Live’- Ex-Pro Rallies Behind Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Simona Halep Amidst Their Doping Saga
This year, the fraternity witnessed the ups and downs of two leading players, highlighting how even small, ignorant mistakes can jeopardize the hard-earned reputations of top athletes. Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner found themselves at the center of similar controversies like Simona Halep, navigating turbulent times that cast a shadow over their careers. Although these players faced these ordeals bravely, the impact remained, pulling them into the spotlight for unnecessary reasons. A former pro has stepped forward to explain why such exceptional players deserve a second chance.
French former pro expressed his sympathies with players who were innocent but allegedly failed their doping tests for a reason. For example, Jannik Sinner tested positive for Clostebol which entered his body from his former physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi. Clostebol, the banned substance, is easily available over the counter. This medicine was in the spray that Naldi used for relief from his injury. However, when he massaged Sinner, it accidentally entered the ATP number one’s body and made him fail the doping trial twice. Although Sinner received a suspension, his case was sent to CAS for another trial and now his supporters are waiting for the Verdict.
Like Sinner, former WTA number one Iga Swiatek tested positive for Trimetazidine which entered her system from contaminated melatonin. Swiatek failed the doping test in August and received almost a month of suspension. After the news came to light, Swiatek clarified the situation to her social media followers. After her video, the manufacturer of contaminated Melatonin issued an apology to Swiatek vowing to help her clear her name and confirmed how the amount of the banned substance was much below the permissible amount. However, the Polish star has already lost her chance to attend the Asian Swing and her top rank because of this ordeal.
