Novak Djokovic arrived on Tuesday Chine to dispute the Masters 1000 de Shanghai. For his big return in Chineafter five years of absence, Absent will inevitably be eagerly awaited on the court. However, before his entry into the running in the second round against Alex Michelsen or Yunchaokete Bu, the Serb raised a much heavier subject at a press conference: the affair Jannik Sinner. Tested positive in March then cleared by l’ITIA before‘US Open, the Italian must now convince the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport after the callWorld Anti-Doping Agency. Djokovic gave his opinion on the situation.
Video – Novak Djokovic speaks on the Jannik Sinner affair
“There are too many regulatory bodies, inconsistencies in their decisions…”
“I think it’s obvious that we have a system that isn’t working, which even people who don’t follow our sport will realize.”said the Serb. “There are too many regulatory bodies, inconsistencies in their decisions and everything that is happening is not helping Tennis at all. Jannik won all three appeals he filed and now faces another trial. This must be very hard for him and his family. What amazes me the most is to see the impressive level of play he displays, winning most of the matches he plays despite such a situation. I hope this matter is resolved as quickly as possible, because everything that is happening is not good for our sport.”
Djokovic last August: “I think we collectively need a change”
An outing in line with his remarks during the last US Open. “These kinds of incidents are the very reason we founded the PTPA, which always advocates for clear protocols for standardized approaches in these kinds of cases. I understand that players’ frustration is due to the lack of consistency. If I understood correctly, his case was settled as soon as the decision was announced. But, I believe that five or six months have passed since the news was brought to his attention and that of his team. So there are a lot of problems in the system. I hope that the governing bodies of our sport will learn from this affair and adopt a better approach for the future. I think we collectively need a change.“Will he be listened to?
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