Jannik Sinner speaks of “sleepless nights” because of his doping cases

“First of all, this is not a situation that I like to find myself in, it is a very delicate, difficult and different situation,” said the Italian on Monday in Beijing after the 6:2, 7:6 (8:6) in the Quarterfinals of the ATP tournament against the Czech Jiri Lehecka: “But I always try to remember that I didn’t do anything wrong.”

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on Saturday that an appeal had been lodged with the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against Sinner’s acquittal after two positive tests for the banned steroid Clostebol in March. WADA calls for a ban of up to two years. He certainly had “sleepless nights during this time,” Sinner said: “Now it won’t be easy again.”

The US Open winner is of course disappointed that he is in this situation again. “I just try to focus on my work and do everything I can to be ready for every game. But yes, this is a very difficult moment for me and my team,” said Sinner.