Jannik Sinner speaks his heart out in his first interview after controversial ban: 'I chose the lesser evil'

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has opened up on the emotional toll of his three-month doping suspension. The Italian star is currently preparing for his return at the Rome Masters 1000 ahead of the 2025 French Open.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has broken his silence for the first time since his controversial doping suspension earlier this year. In a heartfelt interview with Sky Italy, the 22-year-old opened up about the emotional toll the episode has taken on him, admitting he was left “very fragile” following the announcement of his three-month ban.

Sinner was handed the suspension on 15 February after reaching a swift agreement with WADA, a move that allowed him to avoid a lengthy trial at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. The ban ends on 4 May, paving the way for his much-anticipated return at the Italian Open in Rome, just weeks before the 2025 Roland Garros in France.

In his first public remarks since the suspension, Sinner shared the emotional chaos he endured behind the scenes after the ban. The reigning Australian Open champion revealed that despite the controversy, he received a lot of strength from his inner circle, including friends and family.

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