Jannik Sinner 'should have two-year ban' and shade thrown at Iga Swiatek
Jannik Sinner served a three month doping suspension in 2025.Wimbledon fans might be salivating at the prospect of a Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final on Centre Court today, but not everyone is happy to see the world No.1 involved. After dismantling Novak Djokovic on Friday, Sinner is gunning for a first-ever tournament win at SW19 to go with his three Grand Slam titles. The 23-year-old is also out for revenge after his agonising French Open final defeat to his Spanish rival. However, his participation in Roland Garros was a divisive issue, with the tournament his first one back after serving a three-month doping suspension. Now, one of his most vociferous critics during that saga has opened fire again. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTStay up-to-date with the latest Tennis news Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyNick Kyrgios will be commentating during the men’s final. Given his latest comments on Sinner, it could make for interesting audio after he made his latest verbal attack, and also criticised Iga Swiatek after she also served a doping ban in 2024. Arguing that Sinner should have been banned for two years, he told the I Paper: “At the end of the day, the decision has been made, and it’s kind of in the past.Nick Kyrgios has been a vocal critic of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek.“Do I think it’s a good look for the sport that Iga Swiatek and Sinner are in the final at Wimbledon after serving a ban? I don’t think it’s a good look for the sport. And I think people could agree.” However, the exuberant Aussie denied he would be showing resentment or bias in the commentary box, adding: “I’m not going to sit there and talk about that in the final. They’ve been playing some incredible tennis.SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
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