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Serena Williams Questions Fairness of Sinner's Tennis Ban

4/17/2025

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Serena Williams voiced her astonishment at Jannik Sinner's three-month tennis ban, questioning if she would endure stricter consequences for similar issues. Despite two positive drug tests, Sinner was deemed innocent. Williams drew parallels to Maria Sharapova's suspension, pointing out the uneven treatment in tennis. Sinner is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open.

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Serena Williams voiced her astonishment at Jannik Sinner's three-month tennis ban, questioning if she would endure stricter consequences for similar issues. Despite two positive drug tests, Sinner was deemed innocent. Williams drew parallels to Maria Sharapova's suspension, pointing out the uneven treatment in tennis. Sinner is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open.