Nick Kyrgios slams Jannik Sinner’s success after Shanghai Masters victory

Nick Kyrgios once again took aim at Jannik Sinner after the Italian, world No. 1, secured his 7th title of the season by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters, continuing his dominance in 2024.

However, Sinner's dream year has not been without controversy. In August, just before the US Open, the 23-year-old revealed he had tested positive for doping earlier in the year at Indian Wells. In August, the ITIA cleared him of any wrongdoing after an investigation, but many still believe Sinner received special treatment.

In similar cases, players are usually suspended as soon as a positive test is confirmed, pending the investigation. Yet, Sinner remained on the tour without anyone knowing about his positive doping result.

Nick Kyrgios has been one of Sinner’s most vocal critics, repeatedly taking to social media to slam the Italian and questioning why he wasn’t suspended. After Sinner’s victory over Djokovic, Kyrgios had the perfect opportunity to reiterate his criticism when a social media user reignited the discussion about Sinner.

“Every player beaten by Jannik Sinner must be thinking the same thing. This f****r shouldn’t even be on the court right now,” the user wrote, to which Nick Kyrgios responded: “Yep. Ridiculous lol.”

Kyrgios remains sidelined from the tour due to recurring injuries over the past two years, having played just one match in that time. The former Wimbledon runner-up is aiming for a return to the courts at the 2025 Australian Open.