The Sports Day: Djokovic on doping fuss: “System doesn’t work well”

The sports day
Djokovic on doping controversy: “System doesn’t work well”

October 2, 2024, 6:58 p.m

Olympic tennis champion Novak Djokovic wishes for a quick end to the Doping discussions about the current one The world number one Jannik Sinner. “This whole case doesn’t help the sport at all,” said the Serb at the ATP Masters in Shanghai, noting: “It is very clear that we have a system that is not working well. There are far too many inconsistencies, far too many governing bodies are involved.”

In the past, the 37-year-old had repeatedly criticized a two-tier system and advocated equal treatment for all players. “Whatever happens at the end of the day, I just wish it is resolved as quickly as possible,” Djokovic said. It must be very hard for sinners at the moment, said the Grand Slam record winner. “It’s impressive that he plays at such a high level,” said Djokovic. The Italian sinner prevailed at the US Open despite the controversy surrounding him and also impressed at the China Open.