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Fri, January 10, 2025

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner discuss their doping cases ahead of the Australian Open


Published on 2025-01-10 12:25:58 - MSN
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  • Iga Swiatek, a self-described "control freak," is taking new precautions
  • including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point
  • after a doping case she described as "probably,

The article from MSN discusses the doping cases involving tennis stars Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner as they prepare for the Australian Open. Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1, faced scrutiny after testing positive for a banned substance, which she claimed was due to contaminated supplements. She has been cleared to play after providing evidence of unintentional ingestion. Similarly, Jannik Sinner, ranked No. 4, encountered a doping issue when a routine test showed traces of a prohibited substance, which he attributed to a medication prescribed for a minor health issue. Sinner's case is still under review, but he has been provisionally allowed to compete. Both players have expressed their frustration over the ordeal but are focusing on their performance at the upcoming Australian Open, emphasizing the importance of clean sports and the rigorous testing protocols in place.

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