Australian Tennis Star Max Purcell Suspended for Anti-Doping Violation

Jordan Thompson criticizes the ban as inconsistent, citing harsher penalties for minor infractions compared to leniency in other doping cases.

Max Purcell, a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, has accepted a provisional suspension after exceeding the allowable limit for IV infusions under anti-doping rules.
The suspension prevents Purcell from competing in the upcoming Australian Open, where he was set to partner Jordan Thompson following their US Open victory.
Jordan Thompson called the ban a 'joke,' arguing that Purcell's violation is minor compared to other doping cases involving banned substances.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has faced criticism for perceived inconsistencies in handling doping cases, including recent controversies involving Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner.
Purcell stated he unknowingly received the excessive IV infusion despite informing the clinic of the allowable limit as a professional athlete.