Simona Halep Banned for four years for anti-doping violations. The tennis player, who has been temporarily suspended since October 7 last year, learned of the official decision on Tuesday.
This was confirmed International Tennis Integrity Agency after his case was decided by an independent court. As a result, Halep will not be able to compete again until October 6, 2026, when she will be 36 years old.
Tennis player, former world number one and two-time champion grand slamin an unexpected control in August 2022, tested positive for Roxadustat, a substance classified as similar by the European Patent Office (EPO) world anti-doping agencybecause it improves blood oxygenation.
(Tennis player Simona Halep, former world number one, temporarily suspended for doping)
A few days later, the Romanian played her last match in the first round and she was already aware of the situation. US Open where he fell before Dalia Snigur. Halep then exercised her right to demand a counter-analysis, which confirmed the first positive result. A year later, his sanctions were confirmed.
The agency responded to the former No. 1’s claims that she had taken a contaminated substance, but the levels of roxadustat were inconsistent with a pharmaceutical error.
this Women’s Tennis Association It didn’t take long for a statement to be released supporting the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s decision, reminding players that they must understand and comply with the latest anti-doping rules. Simone, who has defended her innocence in recent months, has the option of appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
World number one
Simona Halep has been one of the best tennis players in the world in recent years. In 2017, she became the WTA’s No. 1 player and went on to win two Grand Slams over the next two years. In 2018 he won Roland Garros After winning Sloane Stephens Divide into three groups.
However, his greatest milestone came a year later Wimbledon where he won serena williams In the most prestigious tennis tournament. She did so with ease, defeating the American in two sets (6-2, 6-2).
Halep becomes Wimbledon champion
After adding three titles in 2020, he was unable to compete at Roland Garros and Wimbledon the following year due to physical problems.Yesor The ranking fell to No. 13, falling out of the top ten for the first time since January 2014 and ending a streak of 373 consecutive weeks in the top ten. In the 2021 season, she is ranked 20th; previously, she was in the top 5 every year starting in 2014.