Jannik Sinner has been dropped from an exhibition event in Las Vegas next month while he is serving a three-month ban connected to a pair of failed doping tests.

Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked tennis player, has been suspended for three months after two failed doping tests. Instead of Sinner, Casper Ruud will join a notable lineup for an exhibition match in Las Vegas.

Casper Ruud clarified his recent remarks about Jannik Sinner attributed to the Norwegian in the aftermath of the Italian accepting a three-month ban in a controversial settlement with the World Anti-D

Casper Ruud offered some kind words for Jannik Sinner following the Italian's ban from tennis as the Norwegian described his rival as "a good guy" and noted that he remains "the best player" in the game.

Former Wimbledon winner Marion Bartoli has expressed her annoyance at the fact that Jannik Sinner’s doping ban will not cause him to miss any Grand Slam tournaments. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced last week that Sinner had been suspended from tennis for three months for failing two doping tests in March 2024.