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World Number 2 Tennis Player Calls Ban 'Worst Experience of My Life'


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, November 29th 2024 at 0:02 GMT by Terrence Williams   Print publication without navigation

  • Iga Swiatek, the second-ranked tennis player in the world is opening up about the emotional cost of a drug-testing ban.

The article from Heavy.com discusses the controversy surrounding Iga Swiatek, the world's top-ranked female tennis player, and her call for a ban on Russian and Belarusian players from international tennis tournaments due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Swiatek, who has Polish roots, expressed her frustration over the lack of action from tennis authorities like the WTA and ATP, especially after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and Belarus. She highlighted the unfairness of Ukrainian players having to compete against those from the aggressor nations. Despite her stance, the tennis governing bodies have not imposed a ban, instead allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete as neutral athletes without national flags or anthems. Swiatek's comments have sparked a debate within the tennis community about the role of sports in political conflicts, with some supporting her call for solidarity with Ukraine, while others argue for the separation of sports from politics.

Read the Full Heavy.com Article at [ https://heavy.com/sports/tennis/iga-swiatek-ban-drugs/ ]

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