As Jannik Sinner prepares to return to the court following his suspension, Boris Becker has expressed his strong support for the Italian tennis star. Sinner has been serving a three-month ban for testing positive for Clostebol, a banned substance, but is scheduled to return to competitive play in May. His first appearance is expected to be at the Rome Open, where he will likely receive a warm welcome from his home crowd.
Although Sinner faced criticism from parts of the tennis community, Becker believes that tennis needs both Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to maintain the sport’s appeal. Becker shared his enthusiasm at the Laureus Awards in Madrid, stating, “I’m happy that he’s back. I think tennis needs Sinner as much as Alcaraz.”
Becker also offered support to Carlos Alcaraz, who has been dealing with mixed performances early in the season. “He’s a diamond. He’s incredibly important to tennis, a magician on the court, but he’s a human being, and human beings aren’t perfect,” Becker added.
With both Sinner and Alcaraz vying for the top spot, the tennis world is eager to see how they will perform in the upcoming months, especially with major tournaments like Roland Garros and Wimbledon approaching.