World number three Carlos Alcaraz expressed concern over the steroid case involving Jannik Sinner, calling it a negative development for tennis but offered support for the world number one. Alcaraz acknowledged the difficult situation Sinner faces after twice testing positive for clostebol, despite Sinner’s explanation that the substance entered his system through a physiotherapist’s spray. Alcaraz emphasized Sinner’s strong performance despite the controversy and urged for the situation to be resolved quickly.