Why Iga Swiatek’s doping case being kept secret is bad for tennis
Swiatek said she couldn't play over the fall owing to 'personal matters'. That didn't really explain what was going on
Why did Iga Swiatek get a one-month doping ban? What did she test positive for?
Iga Swiatek is the second high-profile tennis player to test positive for a banned substance this year, joining Jannik Sinner. While Sinner, currently the No. 1 ranked man, was fully cleared, Swiatek,
Halep questions handling of her doping case after Swiatek's one-month ban
Simona Halep questioned the "big difference" in how doping cases are treated after world number two Iga Swiatek was handed a one-month drugs ban while the Romanian was out of action for over 18 months following two separate anti-doping violations.
How Iga Swiatek explained away doping case and contaminated melatonin product
Meanwhile, Swiatek was found to have been “at the lowest end of the range for no significant fault or negligence” after the 23-year-old Polish player explained that her doping violation was caused by a contaminated supply of the non-prescription medication melatonin, which she uses to help with jet lag and sleep issues.
Halep dismayed at how Swiatek’s doping case was handled compared to her own
The former Wimbledon and French Open tennis champion Simona Halep has expressed dismay at the way Iga Swiatek’s doping case was handled compared to her own.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension for violating anti-doping policy
Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 ranked women's tennis player in the world, has accepted a one-month suspension for violating the Tennis Anti-Doping Program, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced on Thursday.
Tennis World No. 2 Iga Swiatek Accepts One-Month Doping Suspension
World number two Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine (TMZ).
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts a one-month suspension in doping case
The International Tennis Integrity Agency says five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine.
Simona Halep says ‘big difference’ between way doping cases handled in tennis
Simona Halep has hit out at what she claims is a “big difference” between the way doping cases are handled in tennis. It was revealed on Thursday that world number two Iga Swiatek had been banned for one month – the majority of it served secretly as a provisional suspension – after testing positive for the angina drug trimetazidine.
Former world No 1 issues ‘life ban’ call amid Iga Swiatek doping controversy
Swiatek was provisionally suspended for 22 days between September 12 and October 4, meaning she will serve only eight further days of her ban after being handed a one-month suspen
Simona Halep questions handling of her doping case after Iga Swiatek’s one-month ban
Romanian questions why she was banned for more than 18 months for her drugs violation while the Polish world No 1 was suspended for 1 month.
Former tennis world No. 1 Simona Halep questions ‘big difference in treatment’ for doping violation compared to Iga Świątek
Former women’s world No. 1 Simona Halep has criticized the “big difference in treatment” she received from the International ...
Jannik Sinner doping appeal not set to be heard before Australian Open
Jannik Sinner is set to be able to defend his Australian Open title with the appeal against his doping sanction not set to be ...
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Yevgeny Kafelnikov appears to throw massive shade on Iga Swiatek after doping news
Kafelnikov had some strong comments about doping in tennis after it was announced that Swiatek failed a doping test.
Jannik Sinner's Doping Hearing Won't Happen Before February
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will not hear Jannik Sinner's hearing on his doping trial before February 11, 2025.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov's Harsh Criticism of Jannik Sinner Amid Doping Allegations
The issue concerning Jannik Sinner regarding the doping case and possible disqualification continues to be a hot topic. The ...
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Richard Gasquet rips 'grotesque' handling of Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner doping cases
In late August, it was announced that the ATP world No. 1 failed two doping tests in March but that he was allowed to keep ...
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Iga Swiatek Draws Strength From Wim Fissette’s Emotional Support Amid Intensifying Doping Controversy
As if her poor form wasn't enough, things took a turn for the worse for Iga Swiatek. The post Iga Swiatek Draws Strength From ...
The case of Tara Moore and the inequality at the heart of tennis’s anti-doping programme
While superstar players Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner were able to quickly and quietly explain away their positive test ...