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Tennis Stars Heighten Vigilance as Doping Cases Expose Systemic Challenges

Swiatek reflects on her return after a doping ban, while Sinner remains suspended; players adopt stricter measures amid rising anxiety over contamination risks.

Iga Swiatek is trying to defend her title in Madrid after a challenging start to the year
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Overview

  • Iga Swiatek, having served a one-month ban for unintentional doping, has returned to competition and described the experience as her most challenging yet.
  • Jannik Sinner is currently serving a three-month suspension after testing positive for clostebol due to contamination from a physiotherapist's spray.
  • Aryna Sabalenka and other players have implemented rigorous controls over food, drink, and personal interactions to avoid accidental doping violations.
  • Ons Jabeur shared her distress over anti-doping protocols, including early-morning testing, which she described as traumatizing.
  • The cases have sparked broader discussions about the pressures of anti-doping systems, contamination risks, and calls for clearer rules and greater transparency.