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

Jannik Sinner ’s nomination for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award is being withdrawn after he was given a three-month doping ban. The world number one accepted the suspension earlier this month in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Australia’s top-10 star remains disappointed with the secretive nature of the investigation into, and subsequent deal with, the Italian.

Paul McNamee made an interesting point as the former Australian Open tournament director thinks Jannik Sinner's team should have "negotiated some point" and at least accepted to miss the Rome Masters.

The ATP and WTA 1000 tournament season begins with the Indian Wells 2025 Tournament. The Californian event brings together the top stars of men's and women's tennis, marking the start of the tour of the United States.

Jan 24, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his match against Ben Shelton of United States of America in the semifinals of the men’s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit ...

The nomination of Jannik Sinner for the Laureus sportsman of the year award was withdrawn Thursday because of the top-ranked tennis player's three-month ban for his two positive doping tests nearly a year ago.