Gouri Sankar Das

2 months ago | firstsportz.com | Gouri Sankar Das |Gerard Crispin

Jasmine Paolini‘s coach Renzo Furlan recalled a conversation with Jannik Sinner about his doping case. Sinner had tested positive for the banned steroid clostebol and was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The ITIA had shocked the tennis world when in August last year, they announced that Sinner was acquitted of doping charges. ITIA’s announcement came just a few days after the conclusion of the Cincinnati Masters which Sinner had won.

2 months ago | firstsportz.com | Gouri Sankar Das |Gerard Crispin

Rennae Stubbs questioned the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for their interference in Jannik Sinner‘s doping case. As WADA wants a ban on Sinner and has approached the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for it, Stubbs can’t fathom the reason why WADA got involved. Banned anabolic steroid clostebol was found in Sinner’s body twice in March last year.

2 months ago | firstsportz.com | Gouri Sankar Das |Gerard Crispin

Jannik Sinner has been on a roll since 2024 as he has not only clinched three Grand Slam titles but has also been producing consistent results. Due to his success last year, he is being called the best player at present, but Serena Williams‘ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou explained why it’s not the case. Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev in straight sets in the Australian Open final, registered a 73-6 win-loss record last year, but half of his defeats came to Carlos Alcaraz.

2 months ago | firstsportz.com | Gouri Sankar Das

Channel 9 broadcaster Tony Jones has been at the receiving end of criticism due to the comments on Novak Djokovic during the 2025 Australian Open. Serbia’s Davis Cup captain, Viktor Troicki, condemned Jones and called for a lifetime ban from covering tennis. The veteran presenter, on a live broadcast, turned toward a group of Serbian fans at Melbourne Park and called Djokovic ‘overrated’ and a ‘has been’.

2 months ago | firstsportz.com | Gouri Sankar Das

World No.1 Jannik Sinner has been accused by many of being ‘boring’ on the court. But former ATP professional, Arnaud Clement, finds his matches ‘fabulous’ as he compared the Italian’s tennis to that of Novak Djokovic. Sinner, who is known for having a calm and composed demeanor on and off the court, recently lifted the 2025 Australian Open title by cruising past World No.2 Alexander Zverev in straight sets, becoming a three-time Grand Slam champion.