Boris Becker recently reacted to Carlos Alcaraz’s comments on Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban.

Jannik Sinner’s Doping Ban Controversy

Last year, it was revealed that Sinner had tested positive for clostebol twice during the 2024 Indian Wells Masters. Despite the positive tests for the prohibited substance, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled that Sinner was not at fault for the Anti-Doping Rule Violations, resulting in no punishment.

However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was dissatisfied with this decision and appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), seeking a suspension of one to two years for the World No.1. Recently, WADA accepted Jannik Sinner’s explanation of how clostebol entered his system and levied a three-month suspension on him.

Carlos Alcaraz’s Response to Sinner’s Suspension

Speaking to the press, Carlos Alcaraz was asked to comment on Sinner’s ban and whether the Italian’s absence from the tour would help him reclaim the World No.1 ranking.

In response, Alcaraz declined to comment directly on Sinner’s situation. Instead, he emphasized that his focus remains on his own game and improvement:

“The truth is there’s little to say. Whether he is there or not doesn’t influence us. We remain focused on us and our goals. The number one is always a goal. As I said, him not being there doesn’t change anything for us. We are trying to get better at what we do and focused on continuing to work to get to number one.”

Boris Becker’s Reaction to Alcaraz’s Statement

Reacting to Carlos Alcaraz’s comments, German tennis legend Boris Becker kept it short and clear, saying:

“Well said Carlos.”

Jannik Sinner’s Last Tournament Before Suspension

Before receiving his three-month suspension, Jannik Sinner competed at the 2025 Australian Open, where he successfully defended his title. He defeated Alexander Zverev in the final to claim his second Melbourne Major and his third Grand Slam title overall.

When Will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Play Next?

Carlos Alcaraz’s Next Tournament – 2025 Qatar Open

Carlos Alcaraz will next compete at the 2025 Qatar Open, scheduled from February 17 to February 22, 2025, at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar.

As the top seed, Alcaraz will begin his campaign against Marin Cilic in the first round. He enters the ATP 500 hard court tournament in Doha after winning the ABN AMRO Open, where he defeated:

• Botic van de Zandschulp
• Andrea Vavassori
• Pedro Martinez
• Hubert Hurkacz
• Alex de Minaur (Final)

Alcaraz and Cilic have faced each other four times on the ATP Tour, with Alcaraz winning three of those encounters. Their most recent match was at the 2022 US Open, where Alcaraz won a thrilling five-set battle (6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3) before going on to claim the Grand Slam title.

Other notable players competing at the 2025 Qatar Open include:

• Novak Djokovic
• Daniil Medvedev
• Andrey Rublev
• Stefanos Tsitsipas
• Alex de Minaur

Jannik Sinner’s Next Tournament – 2025 Italian Open

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is expected to return to action at the 2025 Italian Open after serving his three-month doping suspension.

Last year, Sinner had to withdraw from the tournament due to a hip injury. His best performance at the ATP Masters 1000 clay court event came in 2022, when he reached the quarterfinals, defeating:

• Pedro Martinez
• Fabio Fognini
• Filip Krajinovic

Before falling to Stefanos Tsitsipas, who went on to become the tournament’s runner-up.