British No. 1 Jack Draper says Jannik Sinner doesn’t deserve the “hate he gets” as the Italian nears a return from a doping suspension.

Jannik Sinner is back in Rome to relaunch his career following his three-month drugs ban. But although his suspension is over today, the sport remains split over the controversial treatment of the world No.1. Rafa Nadal and Jack Draper have spoken up in support of the Italian before he makes a hero’s return at the Rome Masters this week.

Jack Draper has publicly backed Jannik Sinner as the Italian prepares to make his return from a three-month doping suspension, saying he “doesn’t deserve any hate”. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.