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Thursday, Dec 26

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Nick Kyrgios Elevates His Mockery of Jannik Sinner With a Cheeky Christmas Jab Amid Doping Controversy

“I’ve thought about this — if I played him in the Australian Open — I would just get every single person in the crowd to get on him. I would just turn it into an absolute riot. All respect would go out the window and I would just do…

Russian Anti-Doping Agency completes annual testing plan ahead of schedule

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"The Russian Finance Ministry grants finances for us, we wisely spend them going along with the set plan, despite all the difficulties and restrictions," RUSADA Director General Veronika Loginova said

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Djokovic Eyes More Slam Glory, Swiatek Returns Under Doping Cloud

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Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka,…

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Max Purcell Suspended For Anti-Doping Breach

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ShareA two-time Grand Slam doubles winner, Max Purcell, has been suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, ITIA, for violating anti-doping regulations. The 12th-ranked Australian in doubles acknowledged using a “Prohibited…

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Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez II Doping Test Results Revealed

WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete didn’t quite have the success he was looking for in the lightweight division when he took on Denys Berinchyk in May earlier this year in a bid to secure the vacant WBO lightweight title.…

Wednesday, Dec 25

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Djokovic eyes more Slam glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud

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Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who is gunning for a third Melbourne Park trophy

John Isner tells crazy story about doping control in airport bathroom

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John Isner told quite a story on the latest episode of his podcast as the former American tennis star claims an an anti-doping offical once followed him to an airport's bathroom so he could collect a sample for a doping test.

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IV drips and doping: What has Max Purcell admitted to, and what’s next?

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Australian Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended after using a “prohibited method”. We delve into the case.

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‘(Jannik) Sinner Has Lost His Image’ – Tennis Legend Makes a Bold Claim Amidst the Italian’s Doping Saga

“I haven’t done anything wrong!” – these were the quotes of Jannik Sinner during an interview at the 2024 US Open, addressing mounting criticism about his continued presence in tennis after the infamous doping incident. Despite the…

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American Legend Questions Iga Swiatek’s 2025 Season After a Turbulent Year of Coaching Changes and Doping Saga

Iga Swiątek suffered ups and downs last season. First, she parted ways with her coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, in October after three years of partnership. Then, a month later, she tested positive for the banned substance Trimetazidine(TMZ).…

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2024 in review: Sabalenka’s dominance, Djokovic hires Murray, Swiatek faces doping fallout, Kyrgios returns

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SYDNEY, Dec 25 — Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Ser...

Novak Djokovic Eyes More Grand Slam Glory As Iga Swiatek Returns Under Doping Cloud

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It is the first season since 37-year-old Djokovic began playing that none of the other so-called "Big Four" will be on the other side of the net following the retirements this year of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

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Questions emerge about data used by China to defend against doping allegations

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The finding raises more questions about explanations from China and WADA as to why elite Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance.

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Djokovic has sights set on more glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud

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As doubts grew over Djokovic's motivation and ability to take down the new guard after a disappointing 2024, he stunned the tennis world by hiring Murray to coach him.

Tuesday, Dec 24

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‘Jannik Sinner is completely innocent in doping case – no chance he was trying to do anything illegal’

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"There's no chance that he was trying to do anything illegal and it wasn't his fault at all."

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Nick Kyrgios Dubbed an ‘Egocentric’ as Jannik Sinner’s Compatriot Weighs In on Doping Controversy

Jannik Sinner’s 2024 season was nothing short of extraordinary. From being involved in a doping controversy to clinching two major titles and reaching the ATP number one spot, the ATP star experienced the ups and downs that professional…

Questions Emerge About Data Used by China to Defend Against Doping Allegations

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China and the World Anti-Doping Agency say that positive tests for a banned drug among elite Chinese swimmers were a result of unwitting contamination. But the science behind that assertion is not so clear.

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Jannik Sinner doping case: Former No 1 hopes ‘nothing happens’ with WADA appeal

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Sinner is waiting for the outcome of a WADA appeal into his case.

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Simona Halep’s Doping Case Sparks Debate as Ex-Pro Highlights Major Learnings From Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner’s Saga

The 2024 tennis season was a rollercoaster. From Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner‘s doping scandal to Joao Fonseca’s rise, the season was nothing short of dramatic. However, what truly struck a chord with the tennis fraternity was Simona…

Max Purcell Accepts Ban For Anti-Doping Breach, Grand Slam Doubles Winner Set to Miss Australian Open 2025 (See Post)

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Reigning US Open doubles winner Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended following a reported breach of the sport's anti-doping regulations. Purcell took the help of social media making the news public and cleared the situation.