Jannik Sinner has a tight program ahead of him. © APA/afp / JORGE GUERRERO
After the triumph at the Davis Cup, it’s time to defend his title at the Australian Open: Jannik Sinner won’t be able to really switch off in the coming weeks – also because of the ongoing doping debate.
29. November 2024
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As number one in the world, you can’t rest on your laurels – Jannik Sinner knows that too. The South Tyrolean wants to be the man to beat next season too. It is therefore not surprising that the two-time Grand Slam winner has an extremely tight program ahead of him.
First of all, Sinner stands according to the Gazzetta dello Sport In addition to a short break in his adopted home of Montecarlo, there are also some commitments with sponsors on the program. On Monday he will travel to Milan, where he will be a guest at a gala organized by the Italian Tennis Association (FITP).
The 23-year-old will then start preparing for next season. In doing so, he is following in the footsteps of the shining figures Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic: In the Madinat Jumeirah, a luxurious hotel and leisure center in Dubai, Sinner is fine-tuning his form on the numerous courts. His accommodation in the Burj Al-Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, ensures peace and relaxation – and the almost non-existent privacy.
Sinner celebrates Christmas at home
However, before the focus is fully on defending his title at the Australian Open (January 12th to 26th, 2025), Sinner is making a stopover in South Tyrol. He celebrates Christmas with his family and also goes skiing with his friends every year.
Back home, Sinner fills his tank with good memories and a good mood, which is of immense importance for his mental strength – because he will also need this off the court. Since the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) objected in October, Sinner has continued to be at the center of a doping debate.
Jannik Sinner is also in focus off the court. © AFP / MARCO BERTORELLO
The hearing before the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne is still not exactly scheduled, but could probably take place in February – shortly after the Australian Open. A decision will then be made as to whether Sinner acted negligently when he unintentionally took the banned substance Clostebol or not. If he is proven negligent, he would probably have to serve a ban of twelve to 24 months.
An exact date for the hearing will only be set once an arbitration tribunal is officially appointed.
