Ruud on Sinner and his suspension: "I hope he keeps his head up".

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Clément Gehl

le 25/02/2025 à 08h10

1 min to read

Acapulco Ruud Sinner

Casper Ruud's comments on Jannik Sinner were first relayed, then finally denied by the player himself.

Journalist Ben Rothenberg therefore asked the Norwegian, who was present in Acapulco, to give his opinion on Sinner's suspension.

He replied: "I'm sorry for Jannik. In my opinion, he didn't do anything intentionally.

It's not the first time this has happened - but it doesn't happen often - out-of-court settlements in the context of a doping conviction, which probably surprised some people.

When you look at the legal system, it's not uncommon for this to happen just as someone is about to go to trial.

There are many other cases where settlements have taken place just before a trial.

A three-month settlement or a three-month suspension was something that suited both parties. Even so, I'm sorry for Jannik.

He'll be away, missing four of the nine Masters 1000 for something he didn't do intentionally.

So I hope he'll keep his chin up. Personally, I'm always on his side. I think it's a joy to see him play, and I hope the three months go by quickly for him.

Yes, it's just sad for him and for tennis as a sport, when the world number 1 goes through an ordeal like this."