Nick Kyrgios is all set to make his long-awaited comeback on tour. Besides his re-entry, the other burning topic associated with the Australian ATP star is the feud with Jannik Sinner. It has been more than 9 long months since Jannik Sinner first tested positive for a banned substance. Ever since the official update made its way on social media, Kyrgios has been giving out his raw thoughts on the situation. He not only kept the system but Sinner on his clear radar. Despite the case going out of focus, the Aussie recently uncovered his thoughts on the whole saga.

Nick Kyrgios recently shared his unfiltered thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s doping scandal during a press conference in Brisbane. Kyrgios made it clear that he strongly believes Sinner has done something wrong. “Do I think that he failed two steroid drug tests, which factually happened? He did fail two doping tests at separate times, as well. It wasn’t one after the other. They were a different time frame,” Kyrgios said, appearing at the Brisbane International press conference.

He also questioned the circumstances of the case, highlighting how Sinner’s prize money and points were taken away. “If he didn’t do anything wrong, then why did they take his prize money and points away? Obviously, they found something wrong with it. Obviously, WADA has appealed it because of all this,” Kyrgios added.

Kyrgios then raised concerns about how Sinner handled the matter with his team. “Why did they wait five to six months to do anything about it? He kept his team for five months, acting like nothing happened. Do you know what I mean? That doesn’t make sense.” He emphasized that if a member of his team contaminated him, he would cut ties immediately. “If my physiotherapist contaminated me, put me in this position, I would probably never talk to the guy again,” he remarked.

Before the U.S. Open, Sinner revealed he had parted ways with Naldi and Ferrara. Panichi and Badio began their official collaboration with the two-time Grand Slam champion on Monday in Monaco and are set to accompany him to upcoming tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai.

Kyrgios also shared his frustration about perceived inequalities in how players are treated in doping cases. He mentioned his fellow Australian Max Purcell’s situation as an example, claiming that not all players receive the same scrutiny.

Although the Aussie acknowledged that Sinner is a great player, he expressed his disappointment in how the case was managed. He also commented on the impact of such scandals on tennis, referencing Iga Swiatek’s doping issue. Kyrgios believes these incidents are damaging the integrity of the sport, stating that he speaks out because he feels the matter is being hushed up.

Kyrgios also clarified his own stance on doping, saying he would never consider taking performance-enhancing substances, even during his recovery from wrist and knee surgeries. Despite the pressure to speed up his recovery, he chose to avoid anything illicit, underscoring his commitment to fair play.

Nick Kyrgios explains why he didn’t interview Jannik Sinner at the US Open

During his rehabilitation period, Nick Kyrgios took up various tennis-related roles, including working as a commentator for ESPN at the US Open. He interviewed several players after their matches, engaging fans with his on-court insights. However, Jannik Sinner, the current world number one, was notably absent from Kyrgios’ post-match interviews. Kyrgios recently revealed the reason, clarifying that it was not linked to his strong criticisms of Sinner’s Clostebol doping case. Instead, the decision came directly from ESPN. “ESPN production told me not to do it, but you continue to have no idea about anything,” Kyrgios explained.

Kyrgios had earlier criticized the Italian for testing positive for Clostebol and for how the ITIA handled the matter. His pointed remarks extended to Iga Swiatek as well, who faced a one-month suspension after testing positive for trimetazidine (TMZ). According to the ITIA, Swiatek’s test was positive due to contamination from an over-the-counter melatonin drug available in Poland without a prescription. Kyrgios took aim at both players, claiming that such incidents tarnished the integrity of tennis.

As the Australian Open approaches, a potential match-up between Kyrgios and Sinner could ignite even more tension. Kyrgios has relentlessly pursued his crusade against Sinner in recent months, openly criticizing the Italian’s handling of the doping controversy. Meanwhile, Sinner has chosen not to engage, maintaining his silence despite Kyrgios’ provocations. A face-off between the two would bring extra drama to the court, considering the history of Kyrgios’ outspoken remarks and Sinner’s decision to stay above the fray.