Backlash Against Jannik Sinner; Some Are Calling for His Suspension

In recent days, Jannik Sinner announced that he will not be participating in the Montreal tournament in order to best prepare for his upcoming commitments: “It’s never easy to skip such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritize my health. “I’m disappointed I can’t be there, but I can’t wait to return to Montreal in the future,” wrote the South Tyrolean, but his withdrawal has sparked major controversy.

For days, Canadian fans have been bombarding Sinner on social media, and some have even called him out: “I bought a ticket so my daughter could see you, and now you’re saying you won’t be there—what a letdown. Who’s going to reimburse me now? You?” wrote Noah, echoed by Léo: “I spent a fortune to see you—couldn’t you have announced your withdrawal sooner?!?! Since you’ve made a fortune in recent years, refund us all.”

Many users are even more critical and have called for severe punishment for the ATP No. 1: “This isn’t the first time he’s done something like this; a suspension would do him good…” wrote Charlotte. Liam agreed: “It’s not fair; in my opinion, they should require players to confirm their participation before tickets go on sale. If someone withdraws afterward (not for health reasons), they should be suspended.”

Speaking to Sky Sport, Fabio Fognini shared his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s absence from the Canadian tournament: “I’m not surprised by Sinner’s withdrawal from Montreal; it makes sense with the U.S. Open coming up. And this could be a good opportunity for our own Berrettini and Musetti.”