“There is no appeal before it is made public, if you know what I mean”: Argentinian star blasts ATP over new doping case, draws Sinner comparisons

A new suspension has caught the tennis world’s attention, as criticisms resurface over Jannik Sinner’s doping case. Brazilian player Nicolas Zanellato tested positive for boldenone, a substance banned by the Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP), though Argentine Renzo Olivo claims negligence on the part of the tournament supervisor.

The TADP has provisionally suspended the 22-year-old Brazilian Zanellato (ranked No. 656) for violating anti-doping regulations. Zanellato tested positive for boldenone on June 25 during the Challenger tournament in Ibagué, Colombia.

"Zanellato's doping case is ridiculous"

His provisional suspension took effect on August 12, and Zanellato filed his appeal on August 20 with an independent tribunal. Despite presenting his case, Zanellato’s appeal was rejected, and he remains unable to play, train, or attend any official tennis events.

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After the news became public, Argentine tennis player Renzo Olivo (ranked No. 281) harshly criticized the ATP on social media. According to the former world No. 78, the substance found in Zanellato is present in Colombian beef, and the ATP knew about this but failed to inform players in a timely manner:

“Zanellato's doping case is ridiculous. It's a substance found in Colombian beef, and the ATP knows this very well. I played in the same tournament where he tested positive, and I had to go to the supervisor and tell him to send an email to the players not to eat meat because...”

“There were players who didn’t know about it, and I saw a couple of them eating meat. What did the supervisor say to me? 'Ah, you’re right, we have to send it.' Too late! Besides, it’s a substance that doesn’t give any sporting advantage,” the 32-year-old player added. “The news is made public, and then there’s an appeal; that’s the normal procedure. There’s no appeal before it’s made public. If you know what I mean… South America’s out, right? Always the same.”

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El Doping de Zanellato es una ridiculez.. Es una substancia que tiene la carne vacuno en Colombia y que la ATP muy bien lo sabe. Yo jugué el mismo torneo donde dio positivo y tuve que yo ir a decirle al supervisor que mande un mail a los jugadores que no coman carne porque..

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Había jugadores que no sabían al respecto y que había visto un par de jugadores comiendo carne. Que me dijo? Ah tenes razón hay que mandar. TARDE! p.d Además es una sustancia que no te da ninguna ventaja deportiva

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La noticia sale al público y ahí se apela, ese es el proceidimiento normal, no se apela antes de que sea público. Si saben a qué me refiero.. Sudamericano afuera, total? Siempre lo mismo

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