Jannik Sinner's lawyer explains why they accepted the settlement

Jannik Sinner, currently one of the leading tennis players on the ATP list, found himself in the center of attention after agreeing to a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), whereby he will miss three months of tennis competitions. This case attracted a lot of attention, and the scandal was further enhanced by the fact that Sinner tested positive for small amounts of the banned substance klostebol, which caused numerous comments in the media. Despite the fact that the amounts of the substance were not significant, many believe that double arshins were used in his case.

The issue of double standards in sports

Although the basic question is about Sinner's doping, the real dilemma lies in why he received more favorable treatment than many other athletes. Namely, various commentators point out that some other players could be punished more severely. The original argument is that Sinner's case was treated with special concessions compared to previous examples in the world of tennis.

Although the settlement is often interpreted as an admission of guilt, Sinner's lawyer, Jamie Singer, tried to explain the whole situation, arguing that it was the best option for his client. According to him, Sinner was initially cautious about accepting the offer, but his lawyer insisted that it was the best solution, in order to avoid uncertain court proceedings that could bring a harsher sentence.

"It all happened very quickly, in the space of just a few days," Singer said, explaining why his client decided to accept the three-month suspension. He added that they had to reckon with the possibility that the court could ask for a one-year suspension, so three months, in his opinion, represented a better solution.

According to sources close to the BBC, WADA managed to convince Sinner to accept the suspension in a second attempt. Although he initially refused, he finally accepted in February, and is expected to return to training in mid-April, and will return to the field in early May. All eyes are now on him as he prepares to compete at the Rome Masters, his first major since the break.