Jannik Sinner says the possibility of a doping ban ruling him out of upcoming Grand Slams did not provide extra motivation to win the Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner not thinking about doping case as he toasts Australian Open win - The world number one defeated Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Australian Open title

Jannik Sinner clinched the Australian Open 2025 title on Sunday, but his journey to the championship was not without controversy. The Italian star faced doping accusations in 2024 after reportedly testing positive for a banned substance.

World number one Jannik Sinner, who avoided suspension after failing two drug tests last March, was given a good battle on a sun-drenched Rod Laver Arena by the big-serving Chilean who was banned for 11 months in 2020 for doping.

Jannik Sinner is fully focused on his run at the 2025 Australian Open, where he reached the third round by losing a set after 102 days. The world number 1 wants to gradually raise his level over the course of the tournament to be ready in the second week and try to defend the title won here in 2024.

Tennis reporters in Melbourne repeatedly asked Jannik Sinner about his doping case after he won the 2025 Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner was too good for Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final as the world No. 1 claimed his third Grand Slam title.

Tennis fans are calling out the great "shame" of Jannik Sinner's march into the Australian Open final, given anything he achieves in Melbourne will be clouded by a possible suspension. The World No.1 proved way too good for Ben Shelton on Friday night,