Calls Out Lack of Support and Fairness in the Sport
Former Stan Wawrinka coach Magnus Norman has slammed the tennis community’s lack of camaraderie following Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban. He believes both Sinner and the sport suffer due to divisive reactions and unfair treatment.
Controversial Suspension & Debate
Sinner tested positive for clostebol in March 2024 but received a short ban (Feb 9 – May 4, 2025) due to the unintentional nature of the violation. His return before major tournaments like the French Open has sparked debate.
Mixed Reactions from Tennis Stars
While Nick Kyrgios called the ban unfair, stating “Fairness in tennis does not exist,” Stan Wawrinka questioned the sport’s integrity. In contrast, Casper Ruud and Richard Gasquet supported Sinner, defending his character.
A Call for Unity in Tennis
Norman warns that a divided tennis community weakens the sport. He urges stronger solidarity and fair treatment to protect players’ mental well-being and ensure integrity in professional tennis.
Wawrinka’s Ex-Coach Slams Tennis Over Sinner’s Doping Ban, criticizing the lack of unity and fairness in handling doping cases. Magnus Norman expressed disappointment over the divisive reactions to Jannik Sinner’s three-month suspension for testing positive for clostebol in March 2024.
While some players defended Sinner, others, including Nick Kyrgios and Stan Wawrinka, questioned the sport’s integrity. Norman believes both Sinner and tennis suffer from the controversy, urging greater solidarity to protect players’ mental well-being and career reputation.