TennisThe steroid case involving top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Montreal-based body announced Saturday.Case likely won't be resolved before Italian's Australian Open title defence in JanuaryAndrew Dampf · The Associated Press · Posted: Sep 28, 2024 9:16 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 28Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner said he was "very disappointed and also surprised" after a decision to clear him of wrongdoing following two positive drug tests was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.The Montreal-based body known as WADA announced Saturday that it is seeking a ban of one to two years for the U.S. Open champion but indicated that it does not plan to backdate an eventual suspension — which would mean that Sinner could keep his second Grand Slam title even if he is found guilty.The appeal to the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) means that the case might not be resolved before Sinner begins defense...
