'Of Course He Is...'! Novak Djokovic Holds Jannik Sinner Responsible For Doping Ban

Last Updated:November 12, 2025, 16:31 IST

Sinner was handed a 3-month ban from the sport after after the WADA accepted his explanation that a banned anabolic steroid, clostebol, entered his system accidentally.

Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic. (X)

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic revealed that he did not much appreciate the manner in which World No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s doping ban was handled, during his interview with Piers Morgan.

Sinner was handed a 3-month ban from the sport after after the World Anti-Doping Agency accepted his explanation that a banned anabolic steroid, clostebol, entered his system accidentally and The 24-time Grand Slam champion, Djokovic, opined that the situation was handled in a rather incorrect manner.

“Of course he’s responsible. That’s the truth. You are responsible when something like this happens. When you see someone, for something similar or same being banned for years and he’s banned for 3 months, it’s not right," the 38-year-old said.

“The lack of transparency, the inconsistency, the ban coming between the slams was very odd and I didn’t like how it was handled," he added.

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Djokovic missed out on a Grand Slam title in the year 2025, while Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner have gone from strength to strength, splitting the four Majors this year amongst themselves. While Djokovic admitted to the challenges he would face while clashing against the youngsters, he added that he always believes in himself when stepping out onto the court.

“I do have doubts that I can win Slams against these 2 guys. But at the same time when I enter the court I don’t care who’s across the net. I always believe I’m better & that I deserve to win," the Serbian said.

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