Martina Navratilova scandalized at the idea of Jannik Sinner potentially missing multiple Slams in case of CAS trial loss

Martina Navratilova made her thoughts known on Jannik Sinner's upcoming CAS trial, one that could even see the Italian missing the French Open and Wimbledon. The trial against WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) is set to happen in April, with a potential ban on the cards for the World No. 1 if he loses the case.

Sinner, shockingly, tested positive for a banned steroid earlier last year during Indian Wells. However, ITIA (international Tennis Integrity Agency) deemed it an accidental exposure, and he was let off without a ban from the ATP Tour.

This decision has been contested by WADA, who lodged an appeal at the end of last year with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Although WADA is looking for a maximum ban period of 1-2 years against the two-time Grand Slam champion, CAS can impose a shorter ban at its discretion.

Meanwhile, Journalist Jon Wertheim foresaw the likelihood of a 90-day ban, emphasizing that WADA was only contesting that Sinner should be held liable for his team's actions, however accidental they were.

"Unfortunate timing…a 90-day ban would likely take him out of multiple Majors. Especially since WADA is not contesting the facts or intent, but rather the application of strict liability laws, one would expect a fairly quick decision…." Wertheim wrote on social media.

Reacting to that, Navratilova slammed WADA, saying that she has been trying to make everyone aware that the anti-doping body 'stinked' for years.

"WADA stinks. Been saying that for years," Navratilova said.

She also felt that the time of the trial date did not make any sense, epecially considering how close it was to taking the World No. 1 out of two of the biggest tournaments in the tennis calendar.

"Make it make sense!!!" Navratilova said.

At the moment, Jannik Sinner is in Melbourne for the 2025 Australian Open, where he is the defending champion.

Jannik Sinner has admitted difficulties concentrating at Austrlaian Open with CAS hearing pending

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Speaking at his press conference at the Australian Open before the tournament started, Jannik Sinner shared his thoughts on the pending CAS hearing. The Italian admitted that it was something that was weighing on his mind and that it was not something he could just forget and move on.

"We are in a stage where we don't know many, many things. Yeah, you think about this, of course. I would lie if I would tell you I forget. No, it's not like this. It's something what I have with me now already for quite a long time," Sinner said.

Regardless, the World No. 1 hoped to do well at the event and try to defend his title. In Melbourne, he will be starting his campaign against Chile's Nicolas Jarry.