The record holder in Grand Slam titles and Paris 2024 Olympic champion Novak Djokovic is of the opinion that there are many problems in the doping system control in tennis. The Serbian said this, commenting on the case of the world's first racket Janik Siner, at a press conference before the start of the US Open Championship.
As is known, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) reported that Siner had given two positive doping tests during the tournament of the "Masters" series. in Indian Wells (USA) in March. The Italian escaped punishment, only being deprived of ranking points and the amount of money won in this tournament.
"I understand the players are frustrated with the lack of consistency. I understand his case was closed at the time it was announced. But it has been five or six months since the news of the positive doping tests reached him and his team. So yes, there are many problems in the system, we see a lack of standards and clear actions. "I understand the feelings of many players who doubt that they have been treated equally," Djokovic said.
The Serbian also said he can't wait to continue making history as he begins the defense of his US Open title just three weeks after the gold medal at the Paris Games to cement his status as the greatest tennis player in the story.
Djokovic is aiming to win a record 25th Grand Slam and become the first champion in New York to successfully defend his trophy since Swiss great Roger Federer in 2008.
The 37-year-old Serbian is looking forward to playing his first match of the tournament on Monday against Radu Albot under the lights on the Arthur Ashe Court.
"The goal is always to try to reach the finals and fight for the trophy. That way of thinking is no different for me this year," Djokovic also said at the press conference.
"People ask me "Now that you've won everything with the gold medal, what else is there to win?" I still feel the drive, I still have the competitive spirit. I still want to write more history and enjoy tennis. The US Open has the largest tennis court in the world. The evening sessions here are very famous. I'll be playing my first game on Monday night, can't wait to be under the lights. The audience, the energy of the stadium is simply different", he also commented.