A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year.

Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic agent in March, but avoided a ban after an independent tribunal accepted his defence.

A final verdict in the doping case involving Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year. For the president of the Italian tennis federation, though, the case has already been won — in the court of public opinion.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner became the first player to advance to the semifinals at the ATP Finals on Thursday. Sinner was assured of a spot in the last four after U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz beat Alex de Minaur 5-7,

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner became the first player to advance to the semifinals at the ATP Finals after US Open finalist Taylor Fritz beat Alex de Minaur.

Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.