Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has had his World Sportsman of the Year nomination withdrawn. -AAP Image
The Laureus Academy has revoked tennis world No.1 Jannik Sinner's nomination for its annual World Sportsman of the Year award, citing his three-month doping ban.
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Sinner, who accepted the ban earlier this month, had tested positive for anabolic agent clostebol which the 23-year-old said had entered his system from a member of his support team through massages and sports therapy. The ban will end on May 4.
"We have followed this case, the decisions of the relevant global bodies and - whist we note the extenuating circumstances involved - feel that the three-month ban renders the nomination ineligible," Laureus Academy Chairman Sean Fitzpatrick, the former New Zealand rugby great, said.
"Jannik and his team have been informed."
Despite the doping case hanging over his head, Sinner put together one of the best seasons in tennis history in 2024, winning eight titles, including his first two grand slam successes at the Australian Open and US Open.
He then successfully defended his title in Melbourne last month.
The Laureus World Sports Awards have been presented since 2000, with nominees selected by the global media, recognising individual and team achievement in sport. The nominees for this year's awards will be announced on March 3 in Madrid.
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