“The whole thing will definitely stay with me for the rest of my life,” said Iga Swiatek while confirming her acceptance of doping ban. The Polish international had a roller coaster of a season great wins including French Open, unexpected loses, changes in the backroom staff, and whatnot. While some criticized the Pole, some stood in her defense. One among them was Taylor Fritz – who requested fans to give her a break. Echoing the American’s sentiments now is Serena Williams‘ ex-coach who could relate to what the American said.

Taylor Fritz shared his frustration with the tennis community’s bias. “What drives me CRAZY about these situations (in terms of going on X) is not the actual cases themselves,” Fritz began. He explained that he dislikes speculation on such matters. “It’s tough to know exactly what happened/all the details in all of these specific instances, so the speculation talk isn’t really my favorite thing to do,” he said.

Fritz expressed concerns over public bias during doping cases. He highlighted how fans defend their favorites but attack rivals. “If it’s a rival of the player you support that tests positive then you are on team ‘let’s call them a doper/cheater/disgrace them as much as possible,’ and if it’s your fav player that it’s about then it’s ‘innocent no questions asked,’” he said. Supporting his statements is Rennae Stubbs, Serena Williams’ ex-coach. She echoed Fritz’s opinion. She responded, “This is really well said Taylor!”

Fritz’s comments came after Iga Swiatek’s one-month doping suspension. Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) due to contaminated melatonin. The ITIA said her fault level was minimal. Jannik Sinner faced similar scrutiny earlier this year. He tested positive for steroids but blamed a spray used by his physiotherapist. WADA is now appealing the tribunal’s decision that cleared him. They are seeking a two-year ban for Sinner. “It is WADA’s view that the finding of ‘no fault or negligence’ was not correct under the applicable rules,” their statement read.

The two doping cases have shocked the tennis world. Fans remain divided on how to interpret these incidents. However, this is not the first time when Taylor Fritz has defended the players. When asked earlier about Jannik Sinner‘s doping saga, he had his own thoughts on the same.

Taylor Fritz makes his thoughts clear on the Jannik Sinner doping saga

Taylor Fritz spoke openly about Jannik Sinner’s ongoing doping saga during a press conference ahead of the US Open. Fritz acknowledged the complexity of the situation and shared his perspective on the matter. “I mean, it’s tough to say,” Fritz began when asked about the controversy surrounding Sinner. “You know, everyone is going to have, I guess, their own — everyone is going to have their own opinion.” He explained that public opinions would always vary but believed they were ultimately unimportant. “It’s pretty irrelevant at the end of the day,” he added.

Fritz suggested the importance of trusting the investigative process. “The truth of the matter is always going to be between him and his team,” he said, expressing faith in the integrity of the investigations. “You know, I trust that whoever, like, the whole investigative process was done properly.”

Sinner has had a great year otherwise. And, now he must be looking forward to putting an end to all these doping troubles – and hop into the next season in grand fashion. His eyes must be on the Australian Open. Do you think he will be able to carry this momentum forward?