Sinner unleashes triumph: final blow against Alcaraz after doping ban!

Sinner unleashes triumph: final blow against Alcaraz after doping ban!

On July 13, 2025, another exciting development became visible in tennis. Jannik Sinner, who returned to professional tennis after a three-month doping ban, left the competition behind at Wimbledon and secured the title. This happened just 35 days after his return, which was not only a great achievement for Sinner, but also reignited the rivalry between him and Carlos Alcaraz. The last meetings between the two had been dominated by Alcaraz, who had defeated Sinner five times in a row. But at Wimbledon Sinner showed his impressive form and proved that he had learned how from the turbulent months Spiegel.de reports.

The start of the 2025 season was anything but problem-free for Sinner. He was previously banned due to two positive doping tests last year. However, the anti-doping authorities had decided that the blame lay not with him, but with his physiotherapist. This led to a controversial deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which enabled Sinner to take part in the Grand Slam, but damaged his reputation. He and Iga Swiatek are among the Grand Slam champions whose positive tests were only made public later. The unequal treatment in such cases continues to cause an outcry in the tennis world, as ZDF shows.

Alcaraz and the rivalry

Carlos Alcaraz was very respectful after Sinner's triumph. He described Sinner as a strong opponent and made it clear that his focus is on his own goals and not on the lack of the competitor. Alcaraz, who won the title after Sinner's withdrawal from the Rotterdam Open, now has the opportunity to regain his position at the top of the world rankings by scoring points in the Qatar Open. He stressed that he will not let Sinner's absence affect him and remains committed to improving his own game, as Tennis Infinity reports.

The disputes in tennis about doping and the discourses about fairness in the sports world are becoming more intense. The International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA) has been active since 2021 to ensure clean sport. However, there is increasing criticism of the consistency of the decisions. For example, 18-year-old Nikola Bartunkova received a six-month ban for a similar offense, while Sinner was not banned due to a lack of intentional negligence. Novak Djokovic has also raised concerns about double standards when dealing with such cases.

The next few months will be crucial for how Sinner's newly rekindled career and the discussions about doping develop. Iga Swiatek, who recently suffered a suspension due to a positive test, also plans to start the new season with renewed vigor. The pressure on tennis associations to implement fair measures is growing. It remains to be seen how players and operators will react to these developments.