The former number 1 of the female Time Time speaks of Jannik: “I love how he plays, tennis needs him”
“I love this guy, he is a great. But if I had done it, I would have been 20 years old. We are honest. They would have removed the Grand Slam.” So Serena Williams on Jannik Sinner and on its 3 -month suspension for the clostebol case. The legend of women’s tennis gave a long interview with Time who included it among the 100 most influential people in 2025. During this chat, the 23 times winner of Slam also spoke of the current 1 number 1 of the ATP world. First of all, reiterating his esteem for him. “A fantastic personality. I love this guy, I love how he plays. It’s great for this sport,” he said. Then, however, he did not hide his surprise on the story that ended with the agreement between Sinner and Wada for a stop that will end on May 4th.
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He wants to underline that he does not want to wish anything wrong with Jannik (“I have been so much in bad light that I don’t want to break down anyone”) and wait with enthusiasm his return to the tour, to the International of Italy (“male tennis needs him”). But then he adds: “If I had done it, I would have been 20 years old. We are honest. They would have removed the Grand Slam.” And he makes the comparison with Maria Sharapova, in 2016 he initially stopped two years for doping (then the stop was reduced to 15 months) for non -intentional use. “I can’t help but think of Mary all this time. I can’t help but try compassion for her,” said Serena Williams.