World number one tennis player, Janik Siner, has been suspended for three months for doping and will not play in the tournament in Doha, reports the BBC.
Siner has been suspended for three months for using clostebol. The decision came after the Italian reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Siner tested positive for clostebol twice last year at the Indian Wells Masters.
"It was determined that Siner was not guilty of introducing a prohibited substance into his body, that there was no intent to cheat, and that he did not benefit from the presence of clostebol in his body. Given that athletes are responsible for the actions of their own staff, Siner must be punished and three months seems to be an appropriate sanction. Four days from earlier have also been credited," WADA said in a statement, putting an end to this case.
Siner will miss tournaments in Doha, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo and Madrid, and will be ready for the Masters in Rome, which begins on May 7th, and then for Roland Garros.
After this decision, Siner also spoke out.
"This case has been hanging over my head for almost a year, the process is still ongoing, it probably wouldn't be over by the end of this year. I have always accepted the fact that I am responsible for the actions of my team and I understand that the strict rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency serve to protect the sport I love. For all of this, I accept WADA's offer to put an end to the case with a three-month suspension," Siner announced.
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