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Simona Halep Appeals Doping Suspension, Fears Career End

Former coach Mouratoglou admits to providing tainted substance, as Halep hopes to compete in Summer Olympics post-appeal.

  • Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep is appealing a four-year doping suspension.
  • Halep tested positive for the drug Roxadustat at the 2022 U.S. Open and was cited for irregularities in her biological passport.
  • Halep's former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, admitted to providing a tainted substance to Halep, claiming it was contaminated collagen.
  • Halep, who has been No. 1 in the WTA rankings, fears that a loss in the appeal could end her career.
  • Halep hopes to win her appeal and compete in next year's Summer Olympics.
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