Jannik Sinner’s 2024 season was nothing short of extraordinary. From being involved in a doping controversy to clinching two major titles and reaching the  ATP number one spot, the ATP star experienced the ups and downs that professional sport brings. Yet, despite his impressive successes, the doping ordeal continues to cast a shadow, fueled by Aussie star Nick Kyrgios of course. Amidst the drama though, Italy’s Sara Errani has stepped up in support of Sinner, emphasizing why the Italian deserves a fairer evaluation and a fresh perspective.

Errani defended Jannik Sinner by taking a strong dig at Nick Kyrgios. Sinner tested positive for Clostebol in March and was suspended for eight days. His 2024 Indian Wells Prize money was stripped off too! Despite the fact that he was let off by ITIA without a ban, many players including Nick Kyrgios still criticized Sinner’s case, calling the verdict partial. Talking about it on the Nothing Major podcast, Kyrgios said “This guy is rubbing cream all over his body that gives him (referring to Jannik Sinner) some crazy aura. It’s not fair. That’s why I’m angry about it.”

Nick Kyrgios’ statement about Sinner, however, didn’t sit well with Sara Errani. She offered her opinion and criticized the Aussie star in return. “I’m not just talking about what he said about Sinner. He made some pretty strong statements. Then when you’re not around and you play less… he seemed egocentric to me and I didn’t like it that much,” Errani said at the Super Tennis Awards.

Although Errani supported Sinner, she also emphasized that players like Simona Halep shouldn’t have had to wait eight months for her final verdict. However, she also accepted that each doping case is different and each case might require a different perspective from the ITIA. The Italian added, “The Sinner case? We talk about it among ourselves. We’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not easy, every case has its nuances and it’s not possible to generalize. You have to know how everything went, it’s difficult. You have to improve the timing because there are athletes who have waited months and months; while others have resolved it in two or three days.”

Like Errani, Andy Roddick also slammed Nick Kyrgios for criticizing the ATP number one. When Kyrgios’ comment was flagged as misinformation on X, Roddick dropped his opinion in a sarcastic tone hinting at his support for Sinner.

Andy Roddick slammed Nick Kyrgios for criticizing Jannik Sinner

When Sinner’s doping ordeal had the spotlight, Kyrgios dropped many posts on X criticizing Sinner. The Aussie player claimed that Sinner’s performance was enhanced because of the banned substance Clostebol, which entered his body when Sinner’s former physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi massaged him. Now Kyrgios’ allegation was flagged as misinformation by X.

His post was attached with a community note read, “The report says there wasn’t any performance enhancing: Professor David Cowan: “Even if the administration had been intentional, the minute amounts likely to have been administered would not have had […] any relevant doping, or performance enhancing, effect upon the player.”

Following that, Andy Roddick had a subtle go at Kyrgios for his unnecessary bashing of Sinner. The former American star dropped a cheeky X post, saying “I love community notes.”

Nevertheless, Jannik Sinner’s case remains pending as CAS is yet to deliver its verdict after the WADA apeak. For now, his fans would hope the Italian focuses on his game and successfully defend his Australian Open title next month. But will he be able to do that? What do you think?