Andrea Gaudenzi said at the ATP Finals that anyone hinting that a “double standard” was applied because of top-ranked Jannik Sinner’s status is “unfair because the rules have been the same.”

There "could have been better communication" in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner's doping case, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged Thursday. However, Gaudenzi said at the ATP Finals that anyone hinting that a double standard was applied because of top-ranked Sinner's status is "unfair because the rules have been the same.

Italian Tennis Federation chief Angelo Binaghi has backed world number one Jannik Sinner in the doping case. The 23-year-old is already regarded as one of the best players currently playing in men’s

ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged that communication surrounding Jannik Sinner's doping case could have been better. While Gaudenzi maint

Italy's Jannik Sinner holds the trophy as ATP world best player at the ATP World Tour Finals at the Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Sinner was presented with the trophy for finishing the year ranked No.

Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic agent in March, but avoided a ban after an independent tribunal accepted his defence.

A final verdict in the doping case involving Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year. For the president of the Italian tennis federation, though, the case has already been won — in the court of public opinion.