The podcast included salacious suggestions from Wertheim that Kyrgios’ views about Sinner are personal and surround Sinner’s current girlfriend — Anna Kalinskaya. The Russian, who is ranked No. 14 on the WTA Tour rankings, was previously in a relationship with Kyrgios.

During the traditional press-conference before the start of the Happy Slam, the Italian was asked if he wanted to respond to the comments of Nick Kyrgios (who has attacked him many times in the last period). “I don’t think I have to answer this, to be honest” – Jannik stated.

Jannik Sinner is defiant in his innocence despite the consistent jibes levelled at him by Nick Kyrgios who has been heavily critical of the World No.1 since he tested positive twice for the substance Clostebol which was confirmed in November.

Nick Kyrgios has been a vocal critic of Jannik Sinner since the Italian was cleared of fault after twice testing positive for a banned substance last March

Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick has labelled Nick Kyrgios' attacks on Jannik Sinner over his failed doping tests as "ridiculous".