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Nick Kyrgios: Jannik Sinner doping deal 'sad day for tennis'

Related Topics: Nick Kyrgios, Jannik Sinner, Wada

Jannik Sinner's deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency to accept a three-month ban for positive doping tests has been criticized by Australian player Nick Kyrgios, with the Professional Tennis Players Association citing a "lack of transparency" in the system.

Sinner, the top-ranked men's player, said Saturday he accepted the ban, which means he won't miss any Grand Slam tournaments. The French Open, the season's next major, starts May 25; his ban ends May 4.

Kyrgios took to the social network X to discuss what he saw as unfair treatment, noting that WADA had previously sought to ban Sinner from the sport for at least one year.