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'Our sport is cooked': Kyrgios lashes out at tennis authorities over Swiatek's lenient drugs ban


Published on 2024-11-29 18:05:12 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep has expressed dismay at the way Iga Swiatek's doping case was handled compared to her

The article from The Roar discusses Nick Kyrgios's criticism of tennis authorities following the lenient doping ban imposed on Iga Swiatek. Kyrgios, known for his outspoken nature, expressed his frustration on social media, arguing that the sport of tennis is "cooked" due to what he perceives as inconsistent and unfair treatment regarding doping violations. Swiatek, the world No.1, received a relatively mild punishment for a doping infraction, which Kyrgios believes undermines the integrity of the sport. He highlighted the disparity in how different players are treated, suggesting that such decisions reflect poorly on the governance and fairness within tennis. This incident has sparked a broader debate about the enforcement of anti-doping rules and the transparency of tennis's governing bodies.

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[ https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/11/30/our-sport-is-cooked-kyrgios-lashes-out-at-tennis-authorities-over-swiateks-lenient-drugs-ban/ ]
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