3 h. ago Jannik Sinner considered quitting tennis during fallout from doping case

World No 1 is set for Rome return after three-month ban‘For a moment, I thought about giving up everything’Jannik Sinner has revealed he considered quitting tennis amid the fallout from his doping case. The world No 1 is preparing to return to the sport after agreeing a three-month ban with the World Anti-Doping Agency over the positive tests he returned last March for a banned steroid.Sinner was initially cleared of blame after it was accepted the substance entered his body via a product used by his then physio during a massage, but Wada appealed against the decision. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Jannik Sinner considered quitting tennis before accepting doping ban

Sinner is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open next week

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9 h. ago World No 1 Jannik Sinner sparks romance rumours with stunning model ex of Oscar winner Adrien Brody ahead of return from doping ban

Three-time Grand Slam champion Sinner has prepared for his return following his doping ban by training in Monte Carlo, where the star was pictured with a reported new love interest.

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45 h. ago Leeds close in on title after Tanaka and Ramazani’s double crushes Bristol City

As the home supporters launched into a chorus of “Daniel, Daniel Farke,” a little smile played across the face of the Leeds manager as he offered a polite wave in return.Up in the directors’ box, Paraag Marathe looked on inscrutably. If, and it remains quite a big if, he really is considering sacking Farke, the club’s chairman – who, perhaps significantly pulled out of a planned pre-match television interview at the last minute – must surely be having second thoughts after this. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘Genuine’ Jannik Sinner ‘doesn’t deserve any hate’, says Jack Draper

The British No. 1 has publicly defended his friend throughout his protracted doping saga

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8 d. ago Jack Draper backs Sinner as return from ban nears: ‘He doesn’t deserve any hate’

British No 1 says friend is ‘a really genuine, nice person’Italian will return to action after three-month ban in MayJack Draper believes it has been important to stand up for his friend Jannik Sinner and that the Italian is undeserving of any hate as he prepares to return from his three-month anti-doping ban next month.“When people ask about him, or anyone, I’ll tell the truth,” said Draper. “I think Jannik is a really, really genuine, nice person. And on top of that, he’s obviously an unbelievable player. In this situation, I’m sure that he would have absolutely zero idea of anything. That’s just the way life goes – sometimes there’s mistakes. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner told where they stand vs Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem has compared young tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to all-time greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

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1 week ago Serena Williams says she’d ‘have gotten 20 years’ if caught like Jannik Sinner

Serena Williams calls out hypocrisy of Sinner banWilliams says ‘I would have gotten 20 years’ if caughtWorld No 1 Sinner twice tested positive for clostebolSerena Williams says she would have been hit with a 20-year ban if she had failed drug tests like men’s world No 1 Jannik Sinner, who received a three-month suspension in February.“I love the guy, love this game,” Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner, told Time magazine this week after being named one of its 100 most influential people. “He’s great for the sport. I’ve been put down so much, I don’t want to bring anyone down. Men’s tennis needs him. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Serena Williams admits surprise over Jannik Sinner’s ban: ‘I would have got 20 years’

World No 1 Sinner is serving a three-month suspension after settling with Wada

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1 week ago Serena Williams on Jannik Sinner doping case: I’d have been banned for 20 years

Sinner is serving a three-month suspension that expires on May 4 after returning two positive tests last year.

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1 week ago Serena Williams admits surprise over length of Jannik Sinner’s ban: ‘I would have got 20 years’

World No 1 Sinner is serving a three-month suspension after settling with Wada

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1 week ago Serena Williams makes feelings clear on Jannik Sinner ahead of return

Jannik Sinner was hit with a three month ban for doping earlier this year but plenty thought the punishment was lenient with Serena Williams making her feelings clear

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz admits pressure to overtake Jannik Sinner at top of world rankings ‘killed him’

Sinner is serving a three-month ban allowing Alcaraz to close the gap on the Italian in the rankings

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3 w. ago Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who have signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in how events are run

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3 w. ago Brandon Williams keen to return after considering quitting football

The 24-year-old has taken a break from the game since being released by United last summer.

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