Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Sinner cleared after testing positive twice for banned substance

Written by 
Published in Tennis
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 08:28

Sinner was ruled to bear no fault or negligence for the positive tests.

The ITIA described the levels found in Sinner's sample as "low". His lawyers said it amounted to "less than a billionth of a gram".

The full decision, published by the ITIA,, external states that Naldi cut the finger of his left hand on a scalpel in his treatment bag on 3 March.

Naldi bandaged the cut and unwrapped it two days later. Umberto Ferrara, Sinner's fitness coach, recommended the physio use a medical spray Ferrara had bought in an Italian pharmacy in February on the cut.

The physio said he did not check the contents of the spray, which he used every morning from 5-13 March, with Indian Wells taking place from 6-17 March.

Between those dates, Naldi gave Sinner full-body massages and applied bandages to his feet. He did not wear gloves while carrying out the treatments.

Sinner stated that he suffers from a skin condition on his feet and back that leads to scratching and can cause small cuts and lesions in the affected areas.

On the morning of 10 March, Naldi treated Sinner's feet and ankle. He said he would have applied the spray twice that morning, and that he "cannot remember" washing his hands between spraying his finger and treating Sinner's feet.

Sinner and his team co-operated fully with the investigation.

The ITIA accepted Sinner had no knowledge of either the spray or that it contained a prohibited substance, and did not know Naldi had used it on his cut finger.

Three independent experts also concluded Sinner's explanation was plausible, with one stating the amount administered "would not have had... any relevant doping, or performance enhancing, effect on the player".

The ITIA stated that the violation was not intentional before referring the case to an independent tribunal to determine "what, if any, fault the player bore and therefore the appropriate outcome".

The independent tribunal subsequently determined a finding of no fault or negligence, meaning the 23-year-old would not be suspended.

However, he will lose his 400 ranking points and $325,000 prize money from Indian Wells.

The ruling is also subject to any appeal by Wada.

Read 135 times

Soccer

Chelsea beat Everton to reignite UCL hopes

Chelsea beat Everton to reignite UCL hopes

Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Eve...

Pride stage late comeback, avoid 2nd straight loss

Pride stage late comeback, avoid 2nd straight loss

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDefending National Women's Soccer League champions Orlando Pride er...

Senator wants travel policies eased before '26 WC

Senator wants travel policies eased before '26 WC

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officia...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Trent explodes for 37 with 9 3s to key Bucks' win

Trent explodes for 37 with 9 3s to key Bucks' win

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers gave two reasons...

Celts vent after loss: Refs not controlling play

Celts vent after loss: Refs not controlling play

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsORLANDO, Fla. -- In Game 1, a flagrant foul by the Orlando Magic se...

Baseball

Mariners ace Gilbert exits with forearm tightness

Mariners ace Gilbert exits with forearm tightness

EmailPrintSeattle Mariners All-Star pitcher Logan Gilbert left his start against the Miami Marlins o...

Skenes deals best 'stuff' to shut down Dodgers

Skenes deals best 'stuff' to shut down Dodgers

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Paul Skenes fell behind in the count 3-1 to Shohei O...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated