- Nick Kyrgios has openly criticised the US Open champion
- It comes after Sinner failed two drug tests but was allowed to continue playing.
- Piers Morgan has weighed in on the debate, with Kyrgios chiming in.
Polarising Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has launched another attack on world number one and US Open champion Jannik Sinner, again accusing him of being a drugs cheat.
Sinner tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol during the Indian Wells tournament on March 10 and again eight days later.
The Italian was provisionally suspended but successfully appealed and is eligible to continue playing on the ATP Tour while the International Tennis Integrity Unit assesses all the evidence.
But not everyone was convinced and Kyrgios made numerous posts on social media questioning the decision.
Controversial media personality Piers Morgan has now weighed in, posting an image of Sinner holding the #USOPEN Men’s Singles Champion title.
“After failing TWO drug tests. (I fixed it for you),” Morgan wrote in the caption of the image.
Kyrgios commented on Morgan’s post, saying: “First time ever! We are witnessing greatness!” with shrug and yawn emojis in a clear nod to the US Open champion.
Piers Morgan is the latest celebrity to accuse Jannik Sinner of being a drug cheat
Kyrgios, who recently appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored, joined Morgan in criticising the US Open champion.
Sinner won the US Open after being cleared of any wrongdoing despite failing two performance-enhancing drug tests.
This comes after Kyrgios caused outrage with a comment he made about his ex-girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya, with some tennis fans calling for the Australian to be sacked from his commentary position.
On Saturday, the 29-year-old commented on a photo of himself and Kalinskaya at a Los Angeles Lakers game in 2020 and wrote “second serve.”
It is not exactly clear what Kyrgios meant by the comment, but many fans feel it is a dig at Italian superstar Jannik Sinner, who is now in a relationship with Kalinskaya.
In recent weeks, Kyrgios has openly criticised Sinner, insisting he should be suspended following two positive drug tests.
Sinner’s explanation for the banned substance entering his system was that his physiotherapist Umberto Ferrara used a spray containing clostebol to treat a wound on the tennis star’s finger.
The 23-year-old’s team said Ferrara had bought the spray in Italy, one of the few countries that allows people to buy products containing clostebol without a prescription.
Kyrgios’ response to a photo of him and his ex Anna Kalinskaya has caused a stir
Tennis star Anna Kalinskaya is now dating world number one Janik Sinner
Kyrgios’ comments have polarised fans, with some agreeing with the Australian and others accusing him of being resentful that Sinner is now dating his former partner Kalinskaya.
His recent comment on social media has caused some fans to call for him to be fired from broadcaster ESPN.
“ESPN, Kyrgios is a misogynist. His tennis career is over and he has no respect for the players or the game. Get rid of him,” one fan posted on X.
“It’s disgusting that ESPN allows Kyrgios to interview tennis players after his horrible words against Jannik Sinner and the sexist joke against Anna Kalinskaya,” another responded.
“It’s also absolutely disgusting that @espn continues to employ a misogynist like Kyrgios,” posted a third.
Kyrgios, who is currently dating Costteen Hatzi, says he has no problem with Sinner personally but admitted he will struggle to put the saga behind him if they ever face each other on court.
Italy’s Sinner was cleared of any wrongdoing after failing a doping test earlier this year
Many tennis fans feel Kyrgios’ comment about his ex was out of line.
“I have nothing against Sinner personally. He’s one of the best tennis players we have at the moment. I don’t deny that. I have nothing against him personally,” Kyrgios said.
“I’m definitely not going to be warm and welcoming like I was before. I just want a level playing field for everyone. That’s what this fight is for.
“I got tested at the hotel where I’m staying two days ago. They test us constantly. It’s a sport I’ve played all my life. If the playing field isn’t the same for everyone, you lose a bit of the integrity of the sport.”