Sinner not ‘comfortable’

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after a point against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2024.
Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP

MANILA, Philippines — World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was not in a “comfortable” situation as his doping case dragged on, but insisted he felt ready for his first match at the Shanghai Masters.

Last week the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said it would appeal a decision by tennis authorities to clear the Italian of wrongdoing after he twice tested positive for a steroid in March. 

The 23-year-old fought through the controversy to reach the finals of the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday.

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