Top-ranked Jannik Sinner rallied to beat Roman Safiullin 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the China Open and learned afterward that his steroid case is far from over.

Yesterday, it was reported that WADA has appealed the acquittal sentence for Jannik Sinner’s Clostebol positivity. It was a real blow for the world number 1, who hoped to finally put this controversy behind him after already having to face a long trial during the summer.

The Montreal-based body known as WADA announced Saturday that it is seeking a ban of one to two years for the U.S. Open champion but indicated that it does not plan to backdate an eventual suspension -- which would mean that Sinner could keep his second Grand Slam title even if he is found guilty.