So let's see, it's very hard decision to make for the body to suspend it, but rule is the rule and so they will have to implement it regardless of who the player is. Similar in boxing, when Ryan Garcia was tested positive and he was ban for 1 year. Although his suspension is going to be lift this April.
But it's totally different for tennis player as they usually play the whole year. As compare to boxers, with only 1 or 2 fights a year.
Tennis can lose its charisma if they fail to bring transparency because rule and laws are always equal for all and implemented for better future of game Sinner is done mistake so he deserved to be punished as they have done with other players but most chances nothing will happen like this and Federation will bring middle way for keeping their best player on track safely.
They really cannot afford to have double standards, I',m a big fan of Sinner but
it will be a bit strange or a bit smelly if he is cleared, it will be seen as one rule for
the top players and another for everyone else.
See Simona Halep is retiring after returning from a doping ban, she hasnt been
able to perform as she had before the ban, similarly Sharapova had the same experience,
she also had to retire after coming back from a ban, lets hope that if Sinner gets a ban
he will be able to return to the no.1 spot.
Correct, they can't have a double standards here, as I have said, they should be implementing their rules, regardless if it is their current number 1 player as there could be some group of players that might make noises here if they see that they are biased.
Sinner is still young, definitely he can go back from the ban and see if he still has it. Could be a blessing for and the federation itself as there could be others who will go and chase to be the number 1 in absence of Sinner.
And then when he comes back, we will wait if he can get back his former glory prior to the ban.
The one advantage Sinner will have if he has to serve a ban and then try regain his former
glory is that he has youth on his side so I dont doubt that he will be able to be back on top
or close to it.
past Rublev to line up a semi final against Alcaraz but couldnt go any further,
it was a very entertaining match over 3 sets.
Alcaraz went on to with the final today against de Minaur again over 3 sets.
Both players were sick with colds and probably the onset of flu but the level
of Tennis was very impressive!
And especially from de Minaur, he gas definitely improved after his strength
conditioning!
Sickness and coolness no able to stop these youngsters to give their best in this 3 set thrilling final at ATP - SINGLES: Rotterdam indoor Final where Carlos Alcaraz wins his first title of 2025 and 17th of career which is surely going to be boosted after losing quarterfinal against Novak Djokovic in Australian Open.
First set was completely dominated by Alcaraz with in second set Alex de Minaur done good comeback but again in third set Alcaraz give his best and clinch his first indoor title of career. Alex de Minaur was in his best as he was in stunning form not lost any set in this event but sadly not able to face quality of 21 years old Spaniard who also give his best for his career first indoor and first title of 2025.
I think and hope that Alcaraz can work on his consistency for 2025, I think that was his
weakness least year and could have been closer to Sinner.
I know he sometimes tries to make beautiful shots which he not always pulls off so I
think he needs to concentrate on making winners rather than making them beautiful,
that would improve his consistency.