Clarity has finally been provided for world No.1 Jannik Sinner ahead of his tribunal hearing, with the date set for April 16-17 behind closed doors.
The case will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Laussane, Switzerland, where the Italian could be banned for a maximum of two years.
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Earlier this week, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) CEO, Karen Moorhouse, offered her thoughts on Sinner's potential ban length.
It comes as Sinner tested positive twice in March last year at the Indian Wells Masters for containing one billionth of a gram of Clostebol, a banned substance, in his system unknowingly after a massage from his physio.
During his pre-tournament press conference at Melbourne Park yesterday, Sinner explained he knew as much as the media and general public.
"I know exactly as much as you guys," he said. "We are at a stage where we don't know many things.
"You think about this, of course. I would lie if I would tell you I forget."
The ITIA made their decision to clear the two-time Grand Slam winner of any wrongdoing based on accidental contamination. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is appealing the verdict in the hope of at least a one-year ban.
Although the hearing is scheduled for April 16-17, a decision could be accelerated before the French Open commences on May 25.
Former world No.1 Andy Roddick believes the Italian star could be facing a long stint on the sidelines.
"He's the person that I think will win... there is the cloud of the WADA case over him, so there's every chance that this is the last time we see him for six months or a year," he told Betway. ANDY RODDICK PREVIEWS AO ON BETWAY
Sinner will start his title defence against big-serving Chilean Nicolás Jarry in the first-round.
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