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.

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.

Despite testing positive for a banned substance, Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has only been banned for three months. Novak Djokovic spoke of "favoritism," while Alexander Zverev called the case "odd.