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Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner became the center of a global doping debate after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced a three-month ban on February 15. Sinner had tested positive twice in March 2024 for prohibited substance clostebol. Although the International Tennis Integrity Agency initially ruled that he bore "no fault or negligence," WADA appealed before ultimately reaching a settlement with the player. The sanction drew criticism from several fellow players, who argued it was too lenient, while WADA emphasized transparency and pointed to a rise in contamination-related cases across sports. This file photo taken on May 10, 2025 shows Jannik Sinner reacting before the men's singles round of 64 match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Mariano Navone of Argentina at the ATP Italian Open in Rome, Italy. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Mackenzie McDonald of United States during the Men's Singles First Round match during Day Three of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Major Fire Erupts at Recycling Warehouse in Rushden

A major fire broke out at a recycling warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire, on Friday, May 23. Nearby residents were advised to avoid the area and stay indoors with windows closed.

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Paris 2024 - Tennis - Maria Francisca Perello

María Isabel Nadal, sister of Nada (L) and Maria Francisca Perello (R), wife of Rafael Nadal support Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic of Team Serbia during the Men's Singles second round match on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Tennis - Maria Francisca Perello

María Isabel Nadal, sister of Nada (L) and Maria Francisca Perello (R), wife of Rafael Nadal support Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic of Team Serbia during the Men's Singles second round match on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Tennis - Serena Williams

Serena Williams attends Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic during the Men's Singles second round match on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Tennis - Serena Williams

Serena Williams attends Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic during the Men's Singles second round match on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Tennis - Serena Williams

Serena Williams attends Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic during the Men's Singles second round match on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud of Norway reacts against Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud of Norway reacts against Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Open - Felipe Meligeni Alves vs Casper Ruud

Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil reacts against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Three of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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