American Tennis Player Jenson Brooksby Accepts Provisional Ban Over Alleged Missed Drug Tests
- Brooksby told the Associated Press he accepted a provisional suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency after being accused of missing three doping tests in 12 months.
- Brooksby denies any wrongdoing and plans to contest the charges in arbitration.
- Under antidoping rules, athletes can face penalties for multiple missed tests even without failing a drug test.
- Brooksby, 21, has been ranked as high as No. 33 in the world but is currently No. 101 due to injuries and lack of competition.
- Brooksby had a successful run at the 2021 U.S. Open, reaching the fourth round in his first main draw appearance at a Grand Slam.