Jannik Sinner seemingly addressed his doping ban in his year-end message to followers because the world No. 2 admitted that "some lows have been tough to just accept" in 2025.
The Italian tennis star kicked off his 2025 season by efficiently defending his Australian Open title.
A few days later, it was introduced that Sinner settled on a three-month doping ban with the WADA and that he can be suspended between February 09 and Might 04. The settlement got here simply earlier than the previous world No. 1 was as a result of seem in entrance of a CAS decide.
After returning to tennis in Might, Sinner received his first Wimbledon title and captured back-to-back ATP Finals titles. Additionally, the Italian completed as runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz within the French Open and US Open finals, in addition to misplaced the Yr-Finish No. 1 battle.
Total, it was nonetheless a robust season for Sinner, contemplating that he received two Grand Slams and improved to 4 Majors total.
Sinner on his 2025: Some highs that felt unbelievable and a few lows that have been tough to just accept
“Guys, what a yr it has been. Some highs that felt unbelievable, and a few lows that have been very tough to just accept. However all through this complete yr, I don’t see solely outcomes. I see huge classes," the 24-year-old mentioned in a video message uploaded to his Instagram.
“I’m actually grateful for my complete group, my household, and all of you guys, for all of the assist you gave me all through the entire yr, it actually means the world to me. For now, I want everybody a Pleased New Yr, rejoice it with the individuals you’re keen on, and see you all very quickly once more on the courtroom. Ciao Ciao.”
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Simply as he did within the earlier two years, Sinner opted to not play any tournaments within the first two weeks of the season. As an alternative, he’ll begin his season on the Australian Open.
