Admits violation
Doping trouble! US Open winner provisionally banned
Australian tennis player Max Purcell voluntarily undergoes a provisional ban as part of the anti-doping program. This was announced by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The 26-year-old Purcell, who won this year's US Open doubles final with compatriot Jordan Thompson against the German duo Kevin Krawietz/Tim Pütz, has admitted to a violation relating to the use of a prohibited method, the ITIA announced.
The Australian, ranked number twelve in doubles and 105th in singles, applied for a provisional ban, which came into force on December 12. During this time, Purcell is not allowed to take part in or attend official tennis tournaments. The time he serves during the provisional ban will be taken into account in the final sanction.
Excessive vitamin infusion in hospital
Purcell himself reported in an Instagram message about a vitamin infusion above the permitted level of 100 milliliters, which happened without his knowledge. He had told the hospital staff during a stay that he was a professional athlete and that the infusion had to be below the 100 milliliter limit. "The news was devastating for me, as I pride myself on being an athlete who always makes sure that everything is WADA-compliant," the tennis pro wrote. He voluntarily shared the information with the ITIA and is very much looking forward to "being back on the court soon".
Next doping scandal in tennis
The topic of doping has been omnipresent in tennis recently. In the women's competition, world number two Iga Swiatek was banned for a month after testing positive for a banned heart medication. In the men's competition, world number one Jannik Sinner was initially not suspended after two doping offenses, as he could not be accused of any intentional misconduct. Following an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the case is still before the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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