Jannik Sinner had his nomination for the prestigious Laureus sportsman of the year award revoked on Friday (AEDT) after he was banned for three months following two failed drugs tests.

Last year, while breaking its attendance record, it finally felt like normal again at the annual tennis tournament.

Toni Nadal has waded into the debate surrounding Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban, and he’s made it clear that he’s not a fan of seeing the world No. 1 on the sidelines.