The orb of bad luck isn’t leaving Jannik Sinner soon! After his doping test failures came under the spotlight, it shook the whole tennis fraternity. From Nick Kyrgios to Federer, many spoke against his minimal punishment while Andy Roddick offered him a chance. Amidst this division between pro and anti-Sinner league, a Brazilian ATP star drops a question highlighting the impact of such behavioral differentiation on tennis players’ careers.

Karue Sell drops an interesting opinion about Jannik Sinner’s doping case on X. In March, this ATP number one failed in doping trials, not once, but twice. He tested positive for Clostebol, which was transmitted in his body accidentally by his physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi, who used a spray with the substance to treat his injured finger. He was suspended for a few days and his Indian Wells Prize money was taken back. While Sinner was punished, the Brazilian ATP star questioned the integrity of the ATP with his recent tweet on the matter.

“A Brazilian player was just suspended for a steroid that is highly used in cattle in Colombia (he was tested there). Meaning red meat can be contaminated. Many other cases like this happened in the past. Is he going to get the same treatment as Mr #1 in the world?” tweeted Sell. While he posed a question, his words referred to the indifferent treatment offered to the players by ATP and WTA.

For example, Simona Halep was initially suspended for four years, as she failed two separate anti-doping trials for Roxadustat. However, she challenged her case and was later suspended for nine months.

While Sinner’s failure in two doping tests garnered much criticism, his coach Darren Cahill revealed the story behind the doors. He told ESPN that Sinner was innocent and had no conscious part in the act. In fact, Sinner explained how he provided evidence to the committee faster to prove his case. Despite the Italian’s numerous confessions and the careful act of parting ways with his former physiotherapist and fitness trainer, popular names like Nick Kyrgio find Sinner’s punishment partial.

Roger Federer also questioned why Jannik Sinner wasn’t banned earlier despite failing two drug trials. “I think we all trust pretty much that Jannik didn’t do anything, but the inconsistency potentially that he didn’t have to sit out while they weren’t 100 percent sure what was going on, I think that’s the question that needs to be answered,” said Federer.

Amidst much criticism, Karue Sell poses a great proposal to ensure every tennis player has their rights protected. While his suggestion might not be immediately effective, it could offer mental support to the players in such cases.

Karue Sell calls for “protection” amid Jannik Sinner’s doping trial saga

While veterans like Andy Roddick believe that Sinner is a responsible player and needs a second chance, Sell has expressed serious concern over how such differentiation in treatments can cause tennis players big harm to their future. Sell further tweeted, “BTW I say this because I was also tested in Colombia and learned about the red meat issue there. It’s scary to think they can just take your career away and you have no recourse and action.”

However, he doesn’t simply talk about problems; he has a solution in mind. Sell further believes that the players “need a union” and they “need protection.” He also tagged the Professional Tennis Player’s Association, an organization led by Djokovic, to maintain equity and transparency in professional tennis.

Karue Sell’s tweet highlights the problems of professional tennis. While Sinner’s quick response echoed his sincerity, Sell’s tweet highlighted how ATP and WTA need to be careful since their punishments often jeopardize players’ careers. Nevertheless, every player deserves a chance and if their doping cases are proven accidental, then they could use the help of people’s support to move forward with sincerity.