讀後心得

The world’s number one Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is about to end nearly a year of suspension and make his comeback at the French Open. In a recent interview, Sinner expressed that he feels the three-month suspension was "unfair." He was banned after testing positive for a chlorothanol metabolite last year. Although WADA confirmed that the substance provided no competitive advantage, Sinner still has to take responsibility for the actions of his team members. He emphasized that he had no intention of cheating and stated that the pressure of returning is very high. During this time, Sinner has maintained his ATP world number one ranking, as other competitors have failed to close the points gap.

Sinner feels the decision of the suspension is unfair. The Italian tennis star Sinner is set to return to the courts at the French Open, ending nearly a year of doping controversy. The 23-year-old athlete publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the three-month suspension for the first time during a recent interview. In February, Sinner reached an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), accepting the suspension imposed due to the detection of chlorothiazide metabolites in two tests conducted last March. The agency confirmed that the banned substance did not provide a competitive advantage and was due to accidental contamination, but still ruled that Sinner must be held accountable for the actions of his team members. The suspension will end on May 4, allowing him to participate in the Rome Open on May 7 and make it to the French Open at the end of May.

In a special interview on Saturday, Sinner mentioned, "We quickly accepted the ruling, although I personally do not agree. After repeated assessments by the legal team, this was the best of a bad situation. This experience is indeed unfair, but it could have been worse. After the decision was made, I took some time to readjust my mindset." He also candidly discussed the pressure of making a comeback: "The Rome tournament is special to me, but returning under the spotlight is really not easy."

Last August, the International Tennis Integrity Agency initially ruled Sinner not guilty, but the organization appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, putting Sinner at risk of a two-year suspension. Sinner has continually stressed that the banned substance was due to his physiotherapist using a chlorothiazide-containing spray to treat a wound during massage therapy. The organization clearly stated in its ruling that Sinner "had no intention to cheat," and the suspension was solely because he needed to take responsibility for his team's oversight. This incident occurred just as Sinner was rising to the top of the tennis world, sparking intense discussion in the tennis community. Some players criticized this ruling.

When asked about how he thinks his teammates reacted in Italy, Sinner said, "I know what happened, and I am clear that I am innocent. The people around me, including my team, family, and friends, have no doubt about the truth." Despite being absent from the courts since winning the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, Sinner still holds the ATP world number one ranking, as his competitors were unable to close the point gap during his absence.