The number one player in the world ranking, who was caught in a doping scandal, thanked the fans for their support.
The US Open started victoriously Jannik Sinner intends to answer face-to-face the criticism of his competitors regarding the handling of his doping case.
In March, Sinner gave two positive doping samples, but ITIA, the body that oversees the ethics of tennis, cleared him of suspicion of doping without a suspension.
The Italian Sinner’s competitors are at least Australian Nick Kyrgios and Canada Denis Shapovalov have criticized ITIA’s solution.
– I can’t control what other players think or say. I can’t control their reactions, Sinner commented on the competitors’ speeches.
– I am also by nature that I tell others what I say face to face and in private.
Sinner got away with the doping case without punishment, when ITIA considered that the positive test result was due to the medicine spray used by the physiotherapist.
Sinner thanked the fans
World number one Sinner started the US Open by defeating him on Tuesday Mackenzie McDonald 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2. The match was Sinner’s first after his positive doping samples came out last week.
Last week, Sinner emphasized his innocence of doping, and he thinks the tennis public has reacted to the uproar in a matter-of-fact way.
– I think the attitude of the fans has been wonderful. I have received a lot of support since the news came out, Sinner said.
– Sure, the situation is still a bit uncomfortable, but you just have to take it one day at a time.
Sinner will meet an American in the second round of the US Open by Alex Michelsen.
Sinner, who won the Australian Open this year, reached the quarterfinals of the US Open two years ago.