Players calling out media is not alien in professional sports. Whether it’s misquoted statements or taken-out-of-context remarks, athletes often find themselves at odds with reporters. Ben Shelton recently voiced how he was “shocked” over how players were treated during this year’s Australian Open, calling for “more respect” in interviews and broadcasts. Now, Casper Ruud is the latest to take a stand, over the way his comments on Jannik Sinner’s doping case were presented. What did he say in the first place though?
It all began when Ruud’s remarks about Sinner’s three-month doping suspension were shared online. A journalist claimed that the Norwegian star had given his full support to Sinner during the ordeal. However, Ruud quickly called out the misleading report, labeling it “false” and an example of “untrustworthy journalism.”
Then, when his full statement…
