Tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz speak on Jannick Sinner's positive tests

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Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March.

The 23-year-old tested positive for low levels of a metabolite of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid that can be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use. 

Sinner was stripped of prize money and points earned at a tournament in California, but the newly crowned Cincinnati Open winner won't face further suspension.

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Jannik Sinner of Italy shakes hands with Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal singles match during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park Jan. 26, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.  (Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Ahead of the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic says there is a "lack of consistency" as players question whether there's a double standard in the sport.

"I understand the frustration of the players is there because of a lack of consistency," Djokovic said. "As I understood, his case was cleared the moment basically it was announced.

"We see a lack of standardized and clear protocols. I can understand the sentiments of a lot of players that are questioning whether they are treated the same."

Carlos Alcaraz also addressed the topic.

"I think there's something behind this that a lot of people doesn't know. I don't even know. In the end, it's something very difficult to talk about," Alcaraz said.

Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a backhand against Andrey Rublev of Russia in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center Aug. 17, 2024, in Mason, Ohio.  (Frey/TPN/Getty Images)

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