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Monday, Dec 9

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Iga Swiatek responds to Simona Halep's strong comments, doping case comparison

Halep said Swiatek received a completely different from the ITIA.

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Iga Swiatek’s Doping Scandal Prompt Strong Defense From Ex-WTA Pro With a Perfect Lance Armstrong Reference

All’s well that ends well. After days of making the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Iga Swiatek’s doping controversy is finally behind her. The Pole has been cleared of all the charges after serving her 1-month ban. While some were in…

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Andrey Rublev claims ‘anti-doping system should be a little more understandable’ in Jannik Sinner case

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Andrey Rublev has defended World No.1 Jannik Sinner, who he claims has been ‘super impressive’ despite his ongoing doping case.

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Iga Swiatek reveals significant expenses used for doping case defence

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Iga Swiatek has detailed the costs that she had to undergo to help defend her case, after testing positive for

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Simona Halep calls out WTA Player’s Council who ‘denied’ her retaining ranking after doping case

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Simona Halep has made a subtle dig at the WTA Player’s Council, after she was unable to retain her ranking

Paul Pogba to 'come back and train with Man United', claims former Red Devils star - as ex-Juventus midfielder searches for new club after serving reduced doping ban

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A year after his move to Juventus, Pogba was hit with a four-year doping ban after a drugs test found increased levels of testosterone in his system. The sanction was later reduced to 18 months.

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Russian Anti-Doping Agency receives 12 Therapeutic Use Exemption requests in November

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In all, RUSADA received 134 requests for TUE permits since the start of the year

Sunday, Dec 8

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“He Handled It Very Well:” Andrey Rublev Extends Support to Jannik Sinner Amid Doping Controversy

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To say that Jannik Sinner’s 2024 season was eventful would be an understatement. The World No.1 had to navigate the storm of a doping scandal while competing against his rivals on the tennis courts. To Sinner’s credit, he nailed that last…

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Iga Swiatek’s Financial Plight in Doping Controversy Receives Brutal Reality Check From Novak Djokovic’s Superfan

Iga Swiatek faced significant challenges in September 2024 after she tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ). Swiatek was eventually handed a one-month ban and a fine. As her suspension nears its end, she prepares for…

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Iga Swiatek addresses Jannik Sinner, Simona Halep doping case comparisons with ‘truth’ message

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"The truth is that each of these cases is completely different."

Iga Swiatek’s Self Defence in the Wake of Doping Saga Stuns WTA Legend as She Offers True Insights Amid Backlash

Iga Swiatek became the hot topic as the WTA 2024 season wrapped up. It wasn’t just her impressive five titles, including a Grand Slam at Roland Garros, that caught attention, but the tennis world was shocked when the ITIA announced a one…

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One Real Madrid star was put through an anti-doping test after win over Girona

A leading member of the midfield ranks at La Liga champions Real Madrid was put through an anti-doping test on Saturday evening. That’s according to Blancos insider Guillermo Rai of…

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Iga Swiatek Breaks Silence on Coach Wim Fisette’s Impact as She Hails Him for His Support Amidst the Doping Saga

“He seems to have a great attitude, vision and huge experience at a very top level of tennis,” Iga Swiatek said while welcoming Wim Fissette in her team. The WTA star had to go through a fair share of ups and downs in the ongoing season.…

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Jessica Pegula accepts Iga Swiatek's doping explanation but still wonders one thing

Pegula asked about Swiatek failing a doping test and ultimately escaping with just one-month ban.

Saturday, Dec 7

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Iga Swiatek gets real on how good financials helped prove innocence in doping case

Iga Swiatek honestly confessed that her strong financial status helped her act quickly and hire the best of the best to help her deal with the doping issue but also noted that she didn't regret a bit spending nearly $100k because the most…

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‘Just Ignore It’ – Iga Swiatek Shrugs off Lifetime Ban Speculations Amid Ongoing Doping Controversy

With each passing day, the doping controversy of Iga Swiatek is taking a new turn. Even after the Pole was cleared of the doping charges, the controversy refused to die down. Last month, it was revealed that Swiatek failed a doping test…

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Iga Swiatek Cites Hefty Financial Burden While Fighting to Clear Her Name in Doping Controversy

Iga Swiatek can’t catch a break at the moment. Ever since the former World No.1 revealed last month, she tested positive for a banned substance Trimetazidine (TMZ), Swiatek has been facing a lot of backlash. She tried to explain that the…

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Iga Swiatek Refuses to Take the Blame on Her as She Comes Out Clean Amidst the Controversial Doping Saga

“I don’t see any problem here. I don’t see any basis for appealing,” said a confident Iga Swiatek when asked about her doping ban. Regarded as one of the best currently in tennis, her world turned upside down when she was accused of doping…

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‘Showman’ Nick Kyrgios slammed for ‘talking nonsene’ as former world No 3 admits doping rules are ‘crazy’

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"Nick always talks, he's a showman. He talks all sorts of nonsense on and off the court."

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Iga Swiatek opens up about ‘violent’ reaction to doping news, reveals how much money she spent to prove innocence

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"It was a mixture of incomprehension and panic. There was a lot of crying."