Rennae Stubbs noticed Jannik Sinner catching heat for attending a Gucci event while serving a doping suspension and the former six-time Grand Slam doubles champion came to the 23-year-old defense with a strong argument.

MADRID – The Laureus Academy revoked tennis world No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s nomination for its annual World Sportsman of the Year Award on Feb 27, citing his three-month doping ban.

Laureus World Sports Academy chairman Sean Fitzpatrick said in a statement on Thursday that the Italian player's ban resulting from a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency prompted the decision

Jannik Sinner is currently serving his three-month suspension from the professional tour after reaching an agreement with WADA, a solution that has generated a very impressive debate even outside the tennis world.

Jannik Sinner is currently serving a three-month ban due to which his nomination for the Sportsman of the Year award was withdrawn.

Jannik Sinner is currently serving a three-month suspension for an anti-doping rule violation but has been keeping busy with a range of activities.

According to Laureas officials, World No.1 Jannik Sinner’s nomination for the esteemed Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award was withdrawn on Thursday (February 27th). The reason was partly that he tested positive twice and was banned for three months.

On February 27, 2025, the Laureus World Sports Academy, chaired by Sean Fitzpatrick, announced the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner’s nomination for the 2025 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award.