Rafael Nadal has shared his perspective on Jannik Sinner’s suspension following a doping-related ruling by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

The 22-time Major winner expressed his belief in the Italian’s integrity,highlighting his moral and ethic.

However, Nadal also emphasized the importance of respecting established protocols in professional tennis.

Jannik accepted a three-month suspension as a part of a settlement with WADA despite never knowingly took a banned substance.

Rafa believes in Jannik’s statement. However, the Spaniard carefully underlined his respect for the procedures and legal frameworks in place.

Rather than question the decision outright, Rafa pointed to the importance of constructive reform that would lead to the more transparent acting and fewer controversies. In March last year, Jannik failed two doping tests, with clostebol found in his body.

His fitness trainer, Giacomo Naldi, used a banned spray to treat a cut on his hand. He then inadvertently transferred it to Sinner after giving him a massage without gloves.

The ITAI determined Sinner bore no fault of negligence, and he continued his season.

However, WADA stepped onto the scene and brought his case to spotlight again. In the meanwhile, Sinner focused on his on-court duties and wrapped up the 2024 campaign with an impressive 73-6 score. The Italian defended the Australian Open crown this January.

Instead of waiting until April to start a potentially extended trial, Jannik made an agreement with WADA and accepted a three-month suspension between February and May.

World no. 1 missed four Masters 1000 events but kept his advantage over Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz.

Sinner is back on the practice court in Monte Carlo, and we will see him in action at the Rome Masters in two weeks. The Italian will try to regain his form as soon as possible and chase notable titles again.

Will he succeed? No one should doubt that!

“Jannik came out of the ruling as innocent. His case was not positive for our sport.

However, these things happen sometimes. That’s how I see it, as I believe in Jannik’s innocence and morals. He never tried to cheat or get an advantage over the rest of the field.

On the other hand, I do not want to doubt the verdict. There are protocols we have to follow.

I believe in the ruling, as they have all the information.

Jannik accepted a three-month suspension, and the case is closed.

If we do not like how the protocols function, the people involved must work on the improvements.

I do not like to speak badly about our sport.

In the end, we all accepted those protocols and signed to follow them,” Rafael Nadal said.