Briton Jack Draper has given his support in the world’s number one Jannik Sinner for the controversy of the doping, which saw the Italian accept a three-month ban and said he does not deserve any of the hatred he receives.

sinful He accepted the detention in February after an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which had challenged a court’s decision to clear it after two positive tests.

The 23-year-old Grand Slam Champion has not played since Australian Open’s profit in January.

“When people ask about it, or someone, I will tell the truth. I think Jannik is a person really, really genuine, beautiful,” Draper told Guardian and the BBC in a joint interview published on Tuesday.

“In this situation I’m sure he would have an absolutely zero idea of ​​nothing. That’s just the way life goes – sometimes there are mistakes.

“As far as I feel about how I feel about him as a person, I think it is important for people to know and admit that the boy is very, with a good heart and a good human being. So he does not deserve any of the hatred he receives.”

The sixth world number Draper, also 23 years old, practiced with sinners at Tenis Club de Beaulieu in France. The sinner was cleared to return to training from April 13.

“If you can train with anyone, it should probably be the best in the world, right? Draper said.

“I am looking forward to returning to the tournament because I think his presence was missing. It was good to be with him for a few days and get a good sparring.”