Carlos Alcaraz Provides Surprising Take on Jannik Sinner Controversy

Carlos Alcaraz surprised fans with his opinion Jannik Sinner's controversy.

Jun 7, 2024; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy of Italy after their match on day 13 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports / Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

It has been a rough summer for tennis. The sport has been beset by officiating problems, scheduling headaches, and a doping controversy surrounding the men's top-ranked player.

With players in New York City for the US Open, they are all being asked about Sinner. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz surprised fans with his take on the drama.

Alcaraz told the US Open Press, "If they let Jannik (Sinner) keep playing, it's for something, they said he's innocent.. that's all I know and all I can talk about."

When pressed on the matter, Alcaraz explained the complexity of the situation - especially when speaking in your second language.

"Well, it's a really difficult moment for him, that's for sure. It is complicated. I mean, I'm not gonna lie; it is complicated. But obviously, what I can say? I mean, in English, it's going to be difficult for me to explain myself, but I try."

Carlos Alcaraz was asked about Jannik Sinner’s doping case, ‘If they let Jannik keep playing, it’s for something, they said he’s innocent.. that’s all I know & all I can talk about’

“Carlos, what are your thoughts about Jannik's drug situation?”

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Alcaraz concluded, "Well, I believe in a clean sport. So I don't know too much about that. You know, I am pretty sure that there are a lot of things that we don't know, you know, inside the team or inside, you know, everything. But if they let Jannik keep playing, it's for something; they said he's innocent. So that's all I know, and that's all I can talk about."

Some fans praised Alcaraz for taking the high road, while others speculated that he seemed less than convinced that Sinner was innocent.

The truth is we will probably never know how Alcaraz feels about the situation. It's truly complicated. Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.

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